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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funded facilitation
of this project. Organizations and participatory agencies are listed below.
Participants have agreed to provide assistance to Oakridge residents within
the rules of existing programs to help improve air quality and energy efficiency
in the Oakridge air shed. |
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The Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) is the project
sponsor. Reducing air pollution in Oakridge is a high priority for
LRAPA. LRAPA will develop the public outreach effort for this
project and continue to seek funding opportunities to accomplish
the project. |
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Good Company is providing project coordination and facilitation.
Good Company specializes in projects that enhance the sustainability of
our community. |
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The Lane County Human Services Commission has two applicable
programs. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides grants to help
pay for energy costs. Payments are between $125-$300 and go directly to
the utility.
The Reach Program provides financial assistance to low-income residents
of multi-family dwellings and mobile home parks for weatherization projects.
This program also has an educational component.
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The Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA)
administers Oregon Housing and Community Services’ Weatherization Program.
This program is designed to assist low-income Lane County residents (both
homeowners and renters) reduce energy used in their homes. Services include
the addition of insulation, duct sealing, thermal windows, air leakage detection,
and education. Priority households include those with elderly or disabled
persons, or children under six. |
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Lane Electric Cooperative offers free home energy audits and
inspections. It also has a zero percent loan program for home or rental
weatherization improvements. Lane Electric also has a one-time cash grant
for 25% of the cost of the improvement (up to $1,500 depending on income
level). The Heat Pump Program provides rebates or zero percent loans for
the installation of a qualifying model. |
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Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has a Low Income
Weatherization Assistance Program that provides weatherization and energy
conservation services at no cost to households below 60% of the state median
income. OHCS contracts with HACSA for delivery of the program to residents. |
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The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County has a Regional
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program that repairs the weather protection
of the structure and corrects conditions that are wasteful of energy. Participants
must be owners with an income below 80% of the median. Targeted applicants
include seniors, disabled, and those who cannot otherwise get a loan. Loans
are at a 3% flat rate. |
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The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development has the
Home Improvement Loan and Grant Programs. Both programs are available to
homeowners with a family income of less than 50% of the median county income
and provide assistance with the removal of health and safety hazards including
the installation or repair of insulation, heating systems, storm windows
or doors, roofs etc. Loans are for up to $20,000 at one percent interest.
Grants, up to $7,500, are available for essential repairs only for applicants
62 and over. |
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The Oregon Department of Energy manages programs that provide
financial support to municipalities and businesses with projects that reduce
energy usage. It’s participation in this program serves its goal of
reduced energy use. The department will share its expertise as the project
develops. |
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The American Lung Association of Oregon is a community health
agency dedicated solely to fighting lung disease and promoting lung health
in Oregon. Its programs focus on asthma, clean air, tobacco prevention,
and lung disease. The organization is participating in this project as a
resource for information and research. |
