RESIDENTIAL
Home Energy Checkup and Counseling
An In-Home Energy Check-Up is a fast and easy way to increase the energy efficiency of your home, helping you start saving immediately.
An Energy Advisor will come to your home and check the condition of its insulation, heating, and air-cooling system, lighting, appliances, and more to identify simple ways to help save energy and money. The process for the check-up includes:
1. Interview
Eligibility & How to Qualify
Currently, there are no income restrictions. Here are the required documents for proof of eligibility:
- Photo ID for the applicant
- At least one or more utility bills
- Proof of income (pay stub or W2) or proof of benefit (Social Security; Supplemental Security Income; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; General Assistance; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women; Infants and Children; and/or food stamps award letter).
2. Walk-Through
An Energy Advisor will perform a walk-through of your home to show you how you can reduce your energy use and save money. The Energy Advisor will assess the condition of the following items:
- Insulation levels
- Air leakage
- Heating-and-cooling systems
- Windows and doors
- Lighting and appliances
- Water-heating equipment
3. In-Home Energy Counseling
An Energy Advisor will provide a personalized overview of ways to save energy and improve the comfort of your home.
Following the visit, you will also receive a report with information about energy-related programs for repairs, rebates and utility assistance.
4. Installation of Energy-Saving Products
An Energy Advisor will also install FREE energy-saving products, which may include:
- LED light bulbs
- LED nightlights
- Faucet aerators
- Efficient-flow fixed showerheads
- Water-heater pipe insulation (installed on hot for 4 feet from the water heater)
Energy Conservation Workshops
Energize Delaware’s Home Energy Counseling & Check-up program is now offering ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS. This workshop is geared towards Delaware residents interested in saving energy. The FREE, 1-hour workshop can be delivered in-person or virtually via Zoom. There is no cost to host a workshop and if interested, complete the form below. The interactive workshop will include:
- Do-it-yourself tips for energy conservation
- Information about energy-related programs for repairs, rebates, and utility assistance
- One FREE Weatherization Kit (a $50 value)*
FREE WEATHERIZATION KIT
Workshop attendees with a residence in Delaware are able to receive one FREE Weatherization Kit* (a $50 value) delivered to their home after completing a post workshop survey. *The Weatherization Kit is limited to one kit per household per year.
The Kit includes:
- (2) LED light bulbs
- (2) LED nightlights
- Rope caulk
- Hot Water Gauge
- Advanced Power Strip
- Instructional Guide