Energy Assistance

Weatherization Assistance

The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help low income South Dakota households overcome the high cost of energy by making their homes more energy efficient.

The program is operated by community action agencies and has operated continuously since 1976.

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on household income. You must be eligible for Energy Assistance in order to be eligible for weatherization. Priority is given to the elderly and handicapped individuals as well as to families with small children.

There is no cost for weatherization assistance. However, funds are limited so you may be placed on a waiting list. Renters, as well as homeowners, are eligible if the landlord gives written permission for the work to be done. A contribution from the landlord may be requested.

Weatherization Measures

The weatherization of a home may or may not include weatherization measures such as:

  • Weather-stripping of doors and windows.
  • Caulking and sealing cracks and holes in a building structure.
  • Insulating attics, walls and under floors.
  • Installing windows and/or glass.
  • Repair, tune-up or replacement of non-functional heating systems.
  • Incidental repairs necessary to protect the weatherization material.

Contact Information

Interlakes Community Action

Cindy Dannenbring – Executive Director
Terry Olson – Weatherization Coordinator
PO Box 268, Madison  SD 57042-0268
Phone: (605) 256-6518 or 1-800-896-4105
Fax: (605) 256-2238

Counties Served: Brookings, Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody.

 

Rural Office of Community Services

Deb Cahoy – Executive Director
PO Box 70, Lake Andes  SD 57356-0070
Phone: (605) 487-7634 or 1-800-793-3290
Fax: (605) 487-7883


Counties Served: Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Jones, Lincoln, Lyman, Mellette, Sanborn, Todd, Tripp, Turner, Yankton, Union.

Northeast South Dakota Community Action

Marcia Erickson – Executive Director
Lori Moen – Weatherization Coordinator
414 3rd Avenue E, Sisseton  SD 57262-1551
Phone: (605) 698-7654 or 1-800-245-3895
Fax: (605) 698-3038

Counties Served: Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, McPherson, Marshall, Potter, Roberts, Spink, Stanley, Sully, Walworth.

Western South Dakota Community Action

Linda Edel – Executive Director and Weatherization Coordinator
1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City  SD 57701-4130
Phone: (605) 348-1460 or 1-800-327-1703
Fax: (605) 348-8440

Counties Served: Bennett, Butte, Corson, Custer, Dewey, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, Perkins, Shannon, Pennington, Ziebach.