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28 <br /> Weatherization and Utility Bill Assistance <br /> State Resources <br /> • NC Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office <br /> provides funding to several organizations across the state through , <br /> the Weatherization Assistance Program.These organizations help <br /> low-income residents by performing weatherization services and <br /> repairing or replacing heating,ventilation and air conditioning units <br /> in homes. <br /> • The NC Department of Environmental Quality launched the <br /> EnergySaver NC program in 2025,which provides HOMES and HEAR <br /> rebates to income qualified homeowners and property owners. <br /> Orange County Resources <br /> • Orange County Division of Social Services provides assistance to <br /> individuals and families to help pay heating and cooling expenses <br /> through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program(LIEAP) <br /> program <br /> • Both locations of the Orange County Department of Social Services <br /> have box fans for residents needing heat relief in the summer.There • Duke Energy also has a High Energy Usage Assistance Program <br /> is no application required.Residents can come to either 113 Mayo to help lower monthly energy bills for customers with very high <br /> Street or 2501 Homestead Road and request a fan from the front energy usage.Upgrades can include heating and cooling systems, <br /> desk.Questions can be directed to(919)245-2800. insulation,air sealing,appliances and more. <br /> • The Department on Aging provides free fans to eligible seniors. • Duke Energy's Improve and Save Program can help homeowners <br /> Call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087 or click here for more and renters lower their energy bills by adding the cost of energy <br /> information. efficiency upgrades to their energy bill.Duke Energy pays for the <br /> upgrades upfront and handles ongoing maintenance.The remaining <br /> • The Orange County Home Preservation Coalition coordinates balance is repaid over 10 years of the property's electric bill. <br /> weatherization and HVAC replacement programs for income <br /> qualified households. • Piedmont Natural Gas Share the Warmth Program <br /> Town of Hillsborough Resources • Crisis Intervention Program <br /> • The Hillsborough Police Department has collected fans for the • IFC offers Emergency Financial Assistance at their 110 W.Main St <br /> community.If you would like a fan,please call their office during Carrboro location by appointment or by calling the Emergency <br /> normal business hours at 919-296-9500. Financial Assistance Line on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am at 919- <br /> 929-6380 x2024 <br /> Town of Carrboro Resources <br /> • EmPOWERment,Inc's MOM Utility Fund assists low-income residents <br /> • The Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund provides critical in Orange County with their utility bills.Residents of Orange County <br /> repairs for income qualified households in Carrboro,including HVAC seeking financial assistance from the MOM Fund should call 919- <br /> system repairs and upgrades. 967-8779. <br /> Other Resources • North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has a�e <br /> • Duke Energy has several income qualified assistance programs, on extreme heat,as well as a page with GIS data on extreme data. <br /> including a weatherization program that helps customers through <br /> the installation of energy efficient measures in their homes,the <br /> Helping Home Fund,which provides free home energy assessments, <br /> system repairs and appliance replacements,and the Neighborhood <br /> Energy Saver,which provides free energy-saving products in select <br /> neighborhoods <br /> 26 <br />