NM Energy$mart
2010-2011 DOE State Plan DRAFT
The Energy$mart Program provides limited assistance to low income homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes thus reducing their utility costs. To be eligible homeowners must have incomes relative to family size at or below 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Due to the scarcity of resources, priority is given to the lowest income households. Weatherization work is performed by four sub-grantees located throughout the state.
Energy$mart may be used for the following:
Air leakage reduction including:
- repair or replacement of broken glass,
- thresholds, and weather-stripping,
- sealing/caulking cracks,
- installation of door sweeps,
- exterior doors,
- fireplace dampers,
- water heater insulation blankets,
- thermostat controls,
- incidental repairs including lumber to frame or repair windows and doors,
- roofing materials to patch or repair leaks,
- protective materials (paint), or repair materials,
- ceiling, wall and floor insulation.
Electric base load measures including:
- compact florescent light bulbs, and
- new refrigerators.
Health and Safety including:
- stove pipe repair/replacement,
- smoke and carbon monoxide detectors,
- space heaters,
- furnace repair/replacement,
- moisture related problems.
Any home can eligible, whether owned or rented, single family or multi-family.
The amount of assistance can not exceed $6,500 per household.
The EnergySmart Program is funded by the Department of Energy, LIHEAP, as well as allocations from the state general fund. There is also funding from utility providers such as PNM. The EnergySmart awards funds to Community Action Agencies or nonprofit organizations, through a competitive request for proposals process based on their experience and capacity to perform the required repairs.
MFA Contact:
Gina Martinez
Program Manager
Direct: (505) 767-2274
Fax: (505) 242-2766
OR
Michael Furze
Program Manager
Direct (505) 767-2256
Fax: (505) 242-2766
