Program areas at BCAC
Low income home energy assistance program (liheap) - federally funded program to help low-income households with their heating bills. The program begins november 1 and ends april 30 each year. All heating types may be eligible for assistance: oil, propane, kerosene, coal, cord wood, wood pellets, natural gas, electric, and even some households that have heat included in the rent.
Community programs - provide various services such as food distribution, asset development, Community connector program, and other programs to low income families.
Energy conservation and heating assistance - this program is funded with a combination of federal and utility company funding. The program is designed to save individuals dollars by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes and apartments. The organization provides a complete technical analysis of the property and a prioritized scope of work. Qualified contractors are then given a work order to perform the permanent weatherization work to high standards. Eligible work includes insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, and other minor repairs to save energy. In some cases, heating systems are repaired or replaced.