Area IV receives weatherization award
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The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has announced the appropriation of its 2008 Weatherization Awards.

IHCDA will distribute the annual U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization funds, totaling $6,414,468 to Community Action Agencies including Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc., which will receive $244,734. Service area for Area IV includes Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe and White counties.

The Weatherization Assistance Program provides comprehensive weatherization services to low-income households.

"Weatherization activities can significantly reduce the amount of energy a household uses," said Sherry Seiwert, Executive Director of IHCDA. "Lower usage means a lower utility bill, which can make a big difference in a low-income family's budget."