Weatherizing your home saves you money, saves energy and increases the comfort and value of your home. Weatherizing includes insulating ceilings, floors, walls and water pipes; sealing and insulating heating air ducts; and replacing inefficient windows. 

We can help you pay for the work
Tacoma Power offers rebates and zero-interest loans to help you pay for installing new energy-efficient windows and insulation and having your ducts sealed. You can get up to $3,600 when you insulate your ceilings, floors and walls and seal your heating air ducts. You can also get up to $1,000 when you replace your inefficient windows. In most cases, any remaining cost can be financed with a seven-year, zero-interest loan. Qualifying low-income customers are eligible for a grant that typically covers the entire cost of new windows and insulation.

Eligibility
You can participate in the weatherization program if you're a Tacoma Power customer, your home is electrically heated and was built before 1988. In order to qualify for new windows, your home must be fully insulated.

Getting the work done
When you work with one of our participating contractors to install the energy conservation measures, Tacoma Power field staff will inspect the work to ensure that it was done to meet the program specifications and your satisfaction. 

Tax advantages
Congress recently passed a bill that includes key tax credits and deductions available to homeowners and businesses that purchase energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy equipment. Visit the Energy Star Web site for more information. (Not all conservation measures installed under Tacoma Power programs are eligible for a tax credit. Check with your tax professional.)

Participating contractors
Call today to set up contractor visits to your home. Tacoma Power recommends getting at least two bids.

For more information about weatherization, please call (253) 502-8363 or e-mail power@cityoftacoma.org.

Weatherization fact sheet
Download information about Tacoma Power's weatherization program.
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