A Weatherization Success Story 

At 82, Marion is enjoying life once again! She purchased her 1912 fixer upper in 1993 and remodeled it. At just 640 square feet, she called it her mini mansion! However, 20+ years later she realized that her home lacked the insulation and heating system necessary to keep her warm and healthy throughout the winter months. As she saw her heating bills rising, she knew she needed help.

“I received a note in the mail from NeighborImpact to attend a meeting on saving energy and I said, “Why not?” said Marion. “During the meeting, I learned about the Weatherization program. It took a year on the waiting list, but when it happened, it happened quickly.”

Marion qualified for a home energy audit and was enrolled in the Weatherization program. Mike Waitt and Judy Swendsen performed the audit and determined that a ductless heat pump would provide a substantial energy savings for Marion’s home. Using project data and REM-Design energy modeling software, estimated savings of over $500 per year are projected – a reduction of 55% for this home’s heating bill. Work crews were dispatched and the work was completed within a few weeks.

“Mike and Judy take such good care of you. I’m so thankful,” explains Marion. “I tell everybody that NeighborImpact really looks out for you! I feel like I really do live in a mansion now!”

Promoting Community Action

When Marion is not tooling around in her garden or sitting in her rocking chair in her living room, she goes to luncheons and spreads the word about NeighborImpact. “I tell everybody. I go to luncheons where I stand up and say, “Thank you, NeighborImpact and thank you taxpayers!” and my friends say, “Oh God, NeighborImpact is taking such good care of you. They’re really looking out for you. Maybe one day I’ll call NeighborImpact too.”