Weatherization can greatly improve the health and safety of a household while reducing overall energy use, thereby lowering heating costs and reliance on financial assistance. Due to funding limitations, there is a higher need for Weatherization Assistance than can currently be met.
A breakdown by geographical area follows.
| County |
Homes Weatherized 2004* |
Homes Weatherized 2005* |
Homes Weatherized 2007* |
| Belknap & Merrimack |
207 |
270 |
300 |
| Rockingham |
82 |
78 |
211 |
| Hillsborough |
209 |
235 |
538 |
| Cheshire & Sullivan |
62 |
115 |
196 |
| Carroll, Coos & Grafton |
130 |
228 |
514 |
| Strafford County |
97 |
120 |
179 |
| Total Statewide |
787 |
1046 |
1938 |
| Total Requests |
7,633 |
8,000 |
|
* DOE + LIHEAP Weatherization Funds |