The Community Renewal Team will hold an ‘Energy Day’ offering programs that will provide help with weatherization as well as energy assistance.

The Community Renewal Team offers energy assistance and weatherization help. Photo from CRT website

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Reduce your monthly bills at Community Renewal Team’s Energy Day, held Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. at CRT, 330 Market St., Hartford.

Apply on-the-spot for Weatherization and Energy Assistance – both programs are free for qualified homeowners or renters. Gift bags, refreshments and grocery card drawings throughout the day.

Weatherization can reduce heat, electric and water bills by 10 – 30 percent. A technician seals drafts; determines if more insulation is needed; provides energy-saving light bulbs; installs water conservation equipment; and sees if you qualify for a more efficient refrigerator or freezer.

Energy Assistance helps low- to moderate-income families pay for fuel – which may include oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene or wood. Even if heat is included in the rent, a tenant may be able to get a one-time cash payment.

To complete your file, please bring:

• Social Security numbers and dates of birth for all household members
• A current electric bill in name of a household member over 18 (all customers)
• For natural gas customers: Current utility bill
• For oil, kerosene, wood or propane: Name of fuel company
• Proof of current gross income (Social Security and other monthly benefits, pay stubs, bank statements) for all household members for 4 weeks prior to application date
• Current rent or mortgage statement
• Proof of current assets (bank statements, stocks, bonds, etc.)

Appointments are preferred. Please call 860-560-5800. If you have questions, please email [email protected]