by SBG San Antonio Staff ReportsSAN ANTONIO - CPS Energy's Casa Verde Home Weatherization Program just got a big boost!
On Wednesday, Congressman Joaquin Castro announced a $1,000,000 grant going toward providing energy-saving upgrades for low-income residents with things like attic and wall insulation and air-sealing measures."The CPS Energy Casa Verde Weatherization Program is a great example of how smart infrastructure investments can protect the environment and uplift San Antonio families,” said Congressman Joaquin Castro.
Casa Verde funding, part of HR 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, has been approved by Congress and signed by President Biden. CPS Energy applied for the grant as outlined in its Vision 2027 plan, aiming to secure additional revenue streams.An average of $4,500 in free home weatherization improvements, saving approximately $450 a year in energy costs.
Energy assessments of their homes to determine what improvements will have the greatest impact on energy savings. Energy-saving measures may include attic insulation, wall insulation, solar screens, air-sealing measures, replacement of incandescent light bulbs with LEDs, and duct sealing in addition to some health and safety measures.