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• Weatherization
• Save Energy
• Conserve Water: Every Drop Counts
• Protect Water Quality
• Rethink Waste

Weatherization

The goal of the Weatherization program is to enable families and individuals to attain knowledge of energy conservation and energy-efficient practices that could help them:

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• Save money with the right energy investments for their needs.
• Check refrigerator gaskets and proper cooling temperatures.
• Understand how Weatherization or simple home renovations and changes to behavior can ensure an energy-efficient home and lower energy costs.
• Evaluate and understand their energy bills and the services and program they can utilize from natural gas and electricity providers.
• Use Carbon Monoxide detectors appropriately.
• Avoid hyperthermia and hypothermia.
• Understand the benefits of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs and how to properly dispose of them.
• Understand that Weatherization works by sealing air leaks and increasing insulation.

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Educational Resources:

• What is the Weatherization Program and What Can You Expect?
• Staying Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer: Avoiding hypothermia and hyperthermia
• Indoor Sources of Carbon Monoxide: Safety for Homes
• Home Refrigeration: Coils, Gaskets and Temperatures

Related Links:

• Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
• Weatherization Assistance Program
• Wx TV

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