Alaska CDC is a direct provider of housing and energy efficiency programs throughout much of Alaska including Southeast, Southcentral, Copper River Valley, Bristol Bay, and the Aleutians. The Weatherization Program provides materials and labor to qualified home owners and renters, based on income and household size, to complete safety and energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Modification of the heating system, insulation, ventilation, doors, windows, or roofing repairs may be included depending on need and available funding. The HOME Rehabilitation Program assists qualified homeowners to meet minimum HUD Housing Quality Standards.
Eligibility is determined by income and the condition of the home.
The Rural Rehab program, also called the Enhanced Weatherization program, works in non-road accessible communities to improve existing housing. Available improvements include extensive repairs, heating and electrical improvements, and housing rehabilitation items, in addition to energy conservation measures In 2001, improvements to 22 homes are being made in Clark's Point and Dillingham. Electrical Efficiency Improvement Project Provides analysis of community and individual residential electrical use and recommendations for energy efficiency improvements and demand side management. Alaska CDC also has energy efficient refrigerators available at great savings to qualified housing agencies or individual clients. Under the guidance of the construction supervisor, participating families work together to build each others house and all work is completed before the residents move in to their new homes.