The Helping Homes phone line for the 2025 season has officially closed. Thank you for all your applications. The Energy Services Office will contact all applicants no later than Thursday, July 31. Be sure to visit our Save Energy-Save Water page for other energy efficiency resources and tips.
CWLP electric customers, meeting income and all eligibility guidelines, wishing to apply for Helping Homes weatherization and energy efficiency assistance should call our enrollment line at 217-789-2957 on or after Tuesday, July 15th at 9 a.m. This application line is planned to close on Friday, July, 18 at 9 a.m. Callers will be prompted to leave their name, address, and contact number. Applicants will be pre-screened for eligibility and awarded participation on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are once again opening enrollment in our Helping Homes Weatherization program! This unique and special assistance opportunity is geared towards helping low-income homeowners reduce their energy costs through installation of new energy-saving retrofits in their homes. Since inception of this program, over 200 homes have been retrofit and upgraded for CWLP electric customers, helping Springfield residents reduce their utility bills and stay more comfortable year-round!
Standard upgrades may include:
- Insulation
- Central air conditioner or heat pump replacement
- Caulking and weather-stripping
- Lighting upgrades
- And other energy-saving measures
Selected applicants will be scheduled for a home energy audit to determine the type of retrofit for weatherization and efficiency improvements needed. All retrofit work will be completed at no cost to those awarded participation in the Helping Homes program by approved and qualified contractors.
Who Qualifies?
This program is first-come, first-served for customers owning their homes and meeting income guidelines based on the number of occupants in the home and the anticipated total household income for the upcoming 12 months.
The program is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a CWLP electric customer
- Own and live in the home being retrofitted
- Meet 2025 HUD low-income guidelines
- Mobile homes, apartments, and rental homes do not qualify
How do I sign up?
CWLP electric customers, meeting income and all eligibility guidelines, wishing to apply should call the Helping Homes Enrollment line at 217-789-2957 on or after Tuesday, July 15th at 9 a.m. This application line is planned to close on Friday, July 18, at 9 a.m. Participants will be selected based on eligibility and the order in which calls are received.
