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442 Cannon House
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In Albuquerque
20 First Plaza NW
Suite 603
Albuquerque, NM
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Congresswoman Heather Wilson, First Congressional District of New Mexico
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October 26, 2005 |
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Congress Recently Boosted Support for Heating Low-Income Homes
Congresswoman Heather Wilson, visiting the Central New Mexico Housing Corp., today highlighted recent congressional efforts to ensure affordable home heating and pledged to continue focusing on the need. She also presented a U.S. flag to a group of people who dedicate their lives to keeping New Mexicans warm in the winter time. Wilson had the flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the men and women of the Central New Mexico Housing Corporation. The non-profit organization uses federal funds to help weatherize homes owned or lived in by low-income New Mexicans.
“Home heating costs are rising and that’s a concern for many New Mexicans, particularly seniors on fixed incomes," says Heather. Home Heating Help...The Federal government funds a program for low-income homeowners who want to make their homes more energy efficient.
 To find out if you qualify, contact them today:
Central New Mexico Housing Corporation
703 Osuna Rd NE Ste #2
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-345-4949
1-877-345-4949 |
"Natural gas is the main source of heat for half of America’s homes and about seven out of ten New Mexicans," Heather told employees at the NM Housing Corporation. "A balanced energy policy is more important than ever."
Wilson was a member of the House Task Force for Affordable Natural Gas during the 108th Congress, and continues to work on the issue as a member of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
RISING PRICES
Hurricanes Rita and Katrina increased the strain on our natural gas supply, although prices and demand were already rising. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that it will take until the end of the first quarter of 2006 for Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas production disrupted by the hurricanes to return to near normal levels.
As of October 15, 2005, more than 55 percent of Gulf-area natural gas production was still shut down. The Gulf area supplies more than 20 percent of American-produced natural gas. Natural gas is also a primary source of energy for manufacturers.
New Mexico ranks second among U.S. states in natural gas production, providing 10 percent of the natural gas consumed in America everyday.
FEDERAL HELP FOR HOME HEATING
This year, more than 54,000 New Mexicans are receiving home heating help, more than $9.6 million in federal assistance, through a federal program called LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) authorized by Congress and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Staying Warm: Rep. Wilson chats with Joseph Stevens and his wife, Hope, about energy-efficiency strategies like weather-stripping. Stevens helps operate a federally-funded program that helps low-income homeowners save energy.
The Energy Policy Act of 2006 passed the House 275-156 on July 29, 2005 with Wilson’s support and was signed into law on August 8, 2005 in a ceremony at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico. It funds LIHEAP at $5.1 billion yearly through 2007.
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3010) passed by the House on June 10, 2005 also includes more than $2 billion in LIHEAP funding for fiscal year 2006.
For information on qualifying for federal help through LIHEAP call 1-800-432-6217.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
Your home uses energy every day, all day long. It uses energy to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It uses energy to provide you with light when you need it. It uses energy to provide you with hot water. And it uses energy to run all of your appliances and home electronics.
Here you can learn how to use the energy in your home more efficiently. You can also learn how to use renewable energy to provide your home with electricity, heating, cooling, and water heating.
Apartments  Save energy in your apartment and reduce your utility bills.
Reduce the energy your appliances and electronics consume in your home. Create a home that consumes less energy and uses renewable energy. Reduce your electricity use, buy clean electricity, or make your own using renewable energy.Assess your home`s energy use and loss to learn how to make it more energy efficient.Improve your home`s energy efficiency and comfort through proper insulation and air sealing techniques.Design your landscape to help lower your heating and cooling costs. Incorporate energy-efficient lighting and daylighting strategies into your home to reduce electricity costs. IMG SRC="http://wilson.house.gov/media/photos/Weatherize7.jpg" vspace="10" align="left"Minimize your utility costs using energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Improve your water heating efficiency to reduce energy costs. Lower your heating, cooling, and lighting costs using energy-efficient fenestration.
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