• Keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer
  • Help lower your utility bills
  • Add value to your home
  • Extend the life of your home

​FREE HOME ENERGY UPGRADES

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The Chicagoland Vintage Home Association administers the ComEd® Energy Efficiency Program energy upgrades offering, providing free weatherization services with an emphasis on attic and sidewall insulation, air sealing, health and safety measures, and installation of energy-saving products to income eligible homeowners of vintage homes in Suburban Cook County, Illinois.

 

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IS YOUR HOME DRAFTY?

APPLY NOW!

ELIGIBILITY​

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  • Vintage single-family home built at least 30 years ago

  • Home must be owner-occupied

  • Must have an active ComEd® account

  • Home must be located in Suburban Cook County

  • Household income of 80% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower is required to apply—see chart below:

ENERGY UPGRADES PAY OFF!
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"The temperature in my home is consistent now. No cold spots or drafty places, especially upstairs! My home is warmer and more comfortable." 

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- Joyce G., Energy Upgrades Participant

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS​
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  1. Apply—It’s easy! Just complete the simple application and submit to CVHA.

  2. Home Assessment—Once your application is approved, our contractor will contact you to schedule a home assessment to discover areas prone to air leaks and drafts, explain program qualifications and review the work plan with you.

  3. Weatherization Work—After your home eligibility is verified during the assessment, CVHA will send an approval letter so you can schedule your weatherization work. 

ENERGY UPGRADES SERVICES​
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Services include attic and sidewall insulation, air sealing, health and safety measures, and installation of energy-saving products.