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That’s because the federal stimulus act calls for an infusionb ofnearly $400 million, up from abou $100 million, to be used on weatherization in New York beforew October 2011. That’s good news for Wojcik, weatherization director for SupportivdeServices Corp. It’s also good news for othef organizations likehis – ones that receive fundw from the New York State Departmeng of Housing and Community Renewal to provide weatherization service and conduct energy audits. “That could have a huge Wojcik said of the nearlu fourfold increase in funding to weatherize Asa result, he’z already planning to increase his 24-perso n staff to 32.
And while his not-for-profit organizatio n weatherized395 single-family homes this past year at a cost of $4,2198 per unit, they’re looking to expandc the scope of their work. Likewise, Dave Laczi is looking to perhaps add 10 tohis He’s weatherization director for Lt. Col. Matt Urban Humab Services Center ofWNY Inc. They focus on weatherizationm efforts on theEast Side. “Because of the influxz of money, we changed our initial focusd to acceptmore multi-unit projects,” Wojcik adding the funds for large projects were neve available. He anticipates being able to weatherize the same amounyof single-family homes.
“At least in the we’ll look to weatherize more rental unitsand multi-familuy housing,” he said. But since the DHCR’a plan has not yet been Laczi said, “everything is subject to change.” Department of Housinbg and Community Renewal spokeswoman Nancy Petera said the plan is awaitinfg approval by the Departmentof This, she said, could take a couple months. The plan can be foundf at www.nysdhcr.gov.