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Category Archives: Energy
Annual Chili Feed Luncheon
Tri-CAP is holding its Annual Chili Feed Luncheon and all proceeds will again be going to the Reach Out For Warmth Program. The ROFW program is a community based emergency fuel fund established to assist households with an Emergency siuation when the Energy Assistance program is unable to help. Continue reading
Home Weatherization Grows 1,000% Under Stimulus, Creating Jobs, Saving Low-Income Families $400 a Year
You will see the following quote in the article below. “This is a sound investment with a phenomenal rate of return: for every $1 invested in the WAP program there are $2.51 returned to the household and broader economy.” When we calculate this rate of return for the three counties we serve with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Weatherization funds, it amounts to over $12 Million!!
2011-2012 Energy Assistance Program
If you have never applied for Energy Assistance, I encourage you to check out our energy page to check the income guidelines to see if you’re eligible and call our office to request an application. Continue reading
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EAP Breaks Another Record!
“The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has once again broken another record for households served for the third year in a row…” Continue reading
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Weatherization Leads Clean Energy Recovery
Weatherization Leads Clean Energy Recovery 12,000 homes weatherized and 578 jobs created in Minnesota under the Recovery Act Saint Paul (February 2, 2011) – As of December 31, 2010, Minnesota weatherized over 12,000 homes under the Recovery Act. Having completed … Continue reading
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Reach Out For Warmth
Tri-CAP’s Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW) program is a community based emergency fuel fund designed to help households that are over income for the Energy Assistance program. This program is funded by donations from local businesses, churches, civic groups, energy … Continue reading
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Tri-CAP Weatherization Program completes 700 homes with Stimulus Funds!
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Tri-County Action Program, Inc. was allocated $4.7 million dollars to complete weatherization program services on homes located in Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. These funds allow an average cost of $6,500 … Continue reading
Tri-CAP Weatherization Program completes 600 homes with Stimulus Funds!
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Tri-County Action Program, Inc. was allocated $4.7 million dollars to complete weatherization program services on homes located in Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. These funds allow an average cost of $6,500 … Continue reading
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Tri-CAP Weatherization Program completes 500 homes with Stimulus Funds
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Tri-County Action Program, Inc. was allocated $4.7 million dollars to complete weatherization program services on homes located in Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. Continue reading
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Energy Efficiency and What YOU Can Do
What does it mean to be energy efficient? It’s not a difficult task to do! You can make small changes around your home that can make a BIG difference in your energy bills and in the environment. Continue reading
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