Staff reports
The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) will receive $8.7 million in federal Stimulus funds for weatherization work on the homes of qualified residents. Approximately 1,210 homes will receive weatherization services in the form of furnace repair/replacement, attic, wall and foundation insulation, and safety inspections — all with the goal of reducing home fuel costs an average of 20 to 25 percent.
The program has also helped create jobs in the community; an additional 46 people have been hired to do the work thus far.
Interested homeowners in Lake and Cook counties may contact AEOA at (218) 834- 2280 or (800) 223-1850 for more information.
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