Morgan Applauds Free Home Weatherization Program; Encourages Seniors to Seek Assistance

Today one state lawmaker applauded OG&E for offering a free weatherization program for Oklahoma seniors. Democratic Leader Danny Morgan of Prague commended OG&E for their efforts to assist citizens in reducing energy costs.

“This is a time of real economic struggle, particularly for our seniors and those on a fixed income,” said Rep. Morgan. “The services this program provides will go a long way towards curbing utility bills this winter and in the years to come.”

OG&E’s Free Home Weatherization Program is for seniors age 65 and older who earn less than $35,000 annually. To qualify, the senior must be an OG&E resident, own the home being weatherized and have resided in the home for at least one year. The home must have been built prior to 2000; mobile homes are specifically excluded in this program.

Of note, additional OG&E customers may be eligible for free weatherization through this program. Residents enrolled in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services may also qualify for free weatherization, even if they do not own the home in question. In these cases, all repairs would go through the landlord or respective homeowner.

Some of the typical improvements qualified applicants may receive in this program include the following: insulation – attic, floor, and wall; window sealing; weather-stripping; maintenance of HVAC; hot water tank check-up; thermostat settings; lighting efficiency; and sealing the exterior siding.  

To learn more about this program, please contact OG&E customer service at 1-800-272-9741, or for those in the metro Oklahoma City area, please call 405-272-9741.