Important Update:
The REPS program has fully expended its funds and can no longer provide remediation services for new referrals or for those who do not already have remediation work underway in their homes. However, we are compiling a waitlist for customers who need barrier remediation, we will use this list if additional funding is identified.
Participation in the waitlist is optional, and customers may choose to remediate the barriers on their own if they prefer.
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov with the following information:
- Owner/Renter Name:
- Property Address:
- Email Address:
- Phone Number:
Please include "REPS waiting list and [your property address]" in the subject line of the email.
DEEP is working diligently to find a path forward to continue to offer the kind of services this program provided.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) offers the REPS program to remove health and safety barriers (asbestos, mold, knob-and-tube, etc.) to enable weatherization work for income-eligible households.
Weatherization is the process of protecting a building from external elements such as wind and precipitation which in turn helps reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency of the building.
Income eligible households who have already been deferred by Connecticut’s state-managed Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) or utility-managed Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible weatherization programs will have barriers addressed before receiving energy efficiency improvements.
Funding for this Weatherization Barrier Remediation Program may cover the costs for some or all of your health and safety improvements.
Benefits of Barrier Remediation
- Healthier Living Conditions: Eliminates hazards like mold, asbestos and vermiculite, improving indoor air quality
- Lower Energy Costs: Enables energy efficiency upgrades that help reduce energy bills
Enhanced Safety and Well-Being: Prevents health risks, injuries and improves overall quality of life - Protection for Vulnerable Individuals: Creates safer environments for those with asthma, children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals
How it works
- Apply for Weatherization Programs. REPS works through Connecticut’s existing weatherization programs, WAP & and Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible . If you haven’t already, apply for either of these programs to be eligible.
- Verify Energy Assistance Status. To maximize benefits, applicants must either have a current Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) award or apply for the program year at: portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/Connecticut-Energy-Assistance-Program-CEAP
- Barrier Assessment. If you meet our qualifications, a Community Outreach Coordinator will schedule a weatherization barrier assessment to confirm the presence of health and safety barriers to energy efficiency upgrades and outline the necessary remediation work.
- Agreement and Remediation. If a barrier is verified, ICAST will provide an agreement for remediation services, which will include a commitment to follow through with all recommended weatherization measures at no cost.
- Complete Weatherization. Once remediation is complete, participants can receive recommended weatherization services through either WAP or Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible.
Who Is Eligible
- Must be a resident of Connecticut
- Must meet the Connecticut income requirement of 60% of State Medium Income for your household size. This information can be found here. If you’re not sure if you’re considered income qualified, please reach out to the Community Outreach Coordinator for more information.
- Must need weatherization services and have a verified barrier preventing such services. Verified barriers include:
- Asbestos or asbestos-like material abatement
- Vermiculite abatement
- Mold remediation
- Moisture control
- Exhaust/ventilation installation or repair
- Knob and tube wiring repair
- Energy-related roof repairs (with pre-approval; no roof replacements)
- Smoke/CO detectors
- Grading: Minor re-grading of perimeter grounds to correct improper drainage and reduce excessive accumulation of water against the foundation
- Gutters/downspouts: Up to 25 feet of gutter repair/replacement and up to 50 feet of downspout repair/replacement
- Sump pump system installation/repair
- Pest control
- Radon testing and mitigation
- Testing and remediation of air exchange issues, filtration, and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues
- Combustion testing - includes Clean Tune and Test (CTT), repair of fuel leaks, Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing, distribution systems including ambient air
REPS utilizes certain project criteria to determine which remediation jobs can be covered by the program. Project criteria include:
- The scope of the project cannot exceed the program’s Total Cost Per Unit (TCPU) of $31,400 for customers eligible for Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) funds* or $16,400 for all customers not eligible for LIHEAP funds
- The program must meet an Average Cost Per Unit (ACPU) of $14,400 for customers eligible for LIHEAP funds* or $6,400 for all customers not eligible for LIHEAP funds
- Only remediation measures covered by the program are eligible (e.g., roof replacements are not covered by this program)
*A customer is currently eligible for LIHEAP funds if the customer is approved by the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
REPS Timeline
The REPS team has developed a timeline showing each step in the REPS process and the maximum amount of time each step takes. Please see the timeline here.
