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Low-Income Weatherization (Harrisonburg Electric Commission)
Run by Harrisonburg Electric Commission (HEC), delivered by Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Solutions
Free insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, HVAC tune-ups and other repairs for income-qualifying HEC customers in Harrisonburg, plus a $100 bill credit for pre-qualified customers who apply with Community Housing Partners.
Amounts
How much you get
Weatherization services at no cost, funded by federal grants and HEC. Pre-qualified HEC customers who complete an application with CHP also get a $100 bill credit.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
HEC electric service within Harrisonburg city limits; owner-occupied, rental and mobile homes qualify. Multifamily apartment housing doesn't.
Household income at or below the Virginia DHCD Weatherization Assistance Program limits effective July 1, 2026 (for example $44,776 for one person, $86,109 for four). Households of 9 or more use 200% of the federal poverty guideline; the rest use 60% of state median income.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $44,776 2 $58,554 3 $72,331 4 $86,109 5 $99,886 6 $113,663 7 $116,247 8 $118,830 9 $122,800 10 $134,160 11 $145,520 12 $156,880 Households receiving Supplemental Security Income, TANF or fuel/energy assistance qualify automatically.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Call CHP at 888-229-3714, email chpenergysolutions@chpc2.org, or apply online from the HEC page.
- CHP confirms eligibility and schedules the energy audit.
- Work is done at no cost; pre-qualified applicants get a $100 bill credit.
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Low-Income Weatherization (Harrisonburg Electric Commission) pay?
Work done at no cost. Weatherization services at no cost, funded by federal grants and HEC. Pre-qualified HEC customers who complete an application with CHP also get a $100 bill credit.
Do I need to be a HEC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in HEC customers, Virginia. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Household income at or below the Virginia DHCD Weatherization Assistance Program limits effective July 1, 2026 (for example $44,776 for one person, $86,109 for four). Households of 9 or more use 200% of the federal poverty guideline; the rest use 60% of state median income.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 21, 2026.
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