Weatherization Program
BSRHA is providing energy efficient weatherization assistance to all communities within the Bering Straits Region. This funding is made possible by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). If you are interested please call us for an application or visit your local IRA.
The Alaska State Legislature recently passed a bill authorizing a program aimed at helping Alaskans reduce their energy bills and making their homes more energy efficient. The weatherization service is free to individuals and families, who are renting, buying or own their home are apartment.
Eligibility for this program requires that the applicants household annual income not be greater then the median income for the region as determined by HUD. BSRHA will provide the weatherization service at no cost to qualified applicants. Additionally, the homes or apartments we work on do not have to be HUD houses.
Nome Census Area Adjusted Median Income
- 1 person household, income limit: $49,100
- 2 person household, income limit: $56,100
- 3 person household, income limit: $63,100
- 4 person household, income limit: $70,100
- 5 person household, income limit: $75,700
- 6 person household, income limit: $81,300
- 7 person household, income limit: $86,900
- 8 person household, income limit: $92,500
- Each added family member: $5,608
For households who are not eligible for the weatherization program, AHFC also offers the Home Energy Rebate Program. BSRHA will not be directly involved in the Rebate Program but would be happy to share information on it if you would like, or call 1-877-AK-REBATE
BSRHA is currently conducting outreach efforts to all communities in the Bering Straits Region about the weatherization program; we are receiving applications, soliciting and prioritizing applications, and will be conducting energy assessments on the homes of eligible applicants.
BSRHA plans to get weatherization projects going in all of our communities simultaneously, or close as possible. This strategy will take a little more up front time to get things rolling, but in the long run should allow us to speed up the program and meet the needs of more of residents quicker.
BSRHA has previously completed roof and attic repairs in Savoonga under the weatherization program. BSRHA is currently weatherizing its 4-plex apartment replacing siding around the building, reinstalling windows, electrical upgrades, and adding a new heating system. Future weatherization work will include; additional insulation (where needed), air-sealing/tightening, installation of functioning ventilation, window/door replacement, skirting repairs, and other various replacements/upgrades which will be cost effective and reduce the energy consumption to homes in the Bering Straits Region.
If you have any questions please call Boogles or Carleen at BSRHA. Quyana Cakneq (Thanks much)!