Is there an organization that would help me convert my house to an energy efficient house?

Question

My house needs lots of work to be energy efficient. The windows need replacing, they are 50 years old. My insulation is probably not great. I live in a now 2 year drought zone, so I wish I had a synthetic lawn to replace my dirt/weeds. However I am unemployed, and trying to be a writer. So I do not have an income.

But with all these organizations that help people, there must be an organization that helps convert an older home to an energy efficient home.

Plus people in my town really need to learn about energy efficiency, so my house would make a great model home.

I live in Texas, in a town east of Dallas, if that helps. And green build products are also of interest to me.

Answer 1

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Energy Assistance program provides free weatherization services for income qualified residents.

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea.htm

Have you house weatherized and write about your experience! Many people aren't aware of the great resources and energy saving opportunities that are out there.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Try them:

http://www.sustainabledallas.org/

They have a green building section. They can give advice but probably not money.

Here we have a "low income weatherization" program, you might see if you have something like that.

You might also try to contact some local technical colleges or architecture programs and offer your house as a "project."

Answer 3

You may try looking at 'Homes Across America.'

Their website states the following:

"Homes Across America aims to build the bridge between homebuyers, builders, designers and technical assistance providers who have questions, ideas and information to share about resource efficient features and innovations. A broad spectrum of national partners have contributed to this searchable technology showcase of resource efficient homes and contacts across the nation."

- http://homes-across-america.org/index.cfm

Answer 4

try your local state department of environmental protection

they are usually pushing for green homes and efficiency, and will either directly help, or give you plenty of information and assistance

Answer 5

Try your local energy co-op. Free advertising, what?

Answer 6

Try www journeytoforever.org

Answer 7

there is an organization that does this, I forget the name. It's there though.