Mayor Daley’s Home Energy Efficiency Training 

(HEET) Program 

The  Chicago  Department  of  Environment’s  Greencorps  Chicago  program  works  to  help  families  save  on 
winter heating bills by making their homes more energy efficient. 
 

Step I 
Homeowners will be contacted to make an appointment with our Energy Auditor.  The audit will take 1 ½ to 2 hours.  The auditor 
will contact you on the phone when they are on their way to your home with an approximate arrival time. (Because audit times 
vary based on individual home size, our auditors may arrive 30 minutes early or possibly 30 minutes later than the scheduled 
appointment time.)   
 

The Audit  
1. We will run a blower‐door test to identify air leaks, which are the largest source of heat loss in a home. 
2. An inspection of the home will be conducted to assess the condition of:  heating and air conditioning systems, hot water 
heater, refrigerator, dishwasher and attic insulation levels.  Although these items are outside of the scope of this 
program, future programs may offer assistance that will address these items. 
3. If appropriate, a work order will be prepared for the weatherization crew.  The work order will be primarily focused on 
sealing the air leaks and in some cases may address conductive heat loss and other efficiency improvements.  A list of 
potential services will be provided if appropriate. 
4. Please note this program does not include efficiency upgrades for windows, doors, furnace and air conditioning, 
refrigerator or any other mechanical system or appliance. 
Step II 
Homeowners will be contacted again to schedule the weatherization crew.  The time required to complete weatherization work 
will be different for each home, but the homeowner should expect to schedule about 4 hours.  We will attempt to complete our 
work in 2 to 3 hours. 
1. The Weatherization crew will conduct their work based exclusively on work orders prepared by the initial audit. 
2. The crew will monitor the effects of air sealing activities using a blower door test.  
3. Crews will provide all materials and equipment necessary to complete all work.   
4. In all cases for initial audit and weatherization work, an adult 18 years or older must be present while crews are at 
your home. 
 

Eligibility 
Applicants must: 
• Live in a single family or 2‐4 multi‐unit home in the City of Chicago 
• Have a minimum income (based on number in household) of: 
# in Household  Annual Income  # in Household  Annual Income 
          1    $ 42,100            5    $ 64,950 
          2    $ 48,100            6    $ 69,750 
          3    $ 54,100            7    $ 74,550 
          4    $ 60,100            8    $ 79,350
 
To Apply 
A program application must be completed to be considered for the HEET Program. 
Applications will be accepted in 3 ways:  
1. Return the attached Form to: Attn HEET Program; Chicago Center for Green Technology 
             445 N Sacramento Blvd; Chicago, IL 60612   
2. Request a form be mailed or emailed to you by calling: 1‐773‐234‐7711 
3. E‐mail to request a form:  HEET@ENERGYSAVER1.com  
 
Acceptance into the weatherization program will be based on the initial audit visit and is at the discretion of Greencorps Chicago.  
Once the house is approved, a work day with a weatherization crew will be scheduled.  The work is performed Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:30 
am and 4:30 pm.  
 
                                                                                                
 
                                                  
Home Services & Consulting
Energy Audits - Training - Weatherization
Bob@EnergySaver1.com
City Of Chicago   
Richard M. Daley  Suzanne E. Malec‐McKenna 
Mayor  Commissioner 
 Intake Form –
Mayor Daley’s Home Energy Efficiency Training
Program (HEET)
This is a program designed to take simple energy efficiency actions to prepare single-family and 2- 4
unit homes for winter weather. Due to the level of interest in the program, we cannot guarantee that all
applicants will be accepted.
Return Form to: Attn HEET Program; Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N Sacramento Blvd; Chicago, IL 60612
Or email to: HEET@energysaver1.com

Please fill out the information below.

Homeowners
Applicant: _______________________________ Age: ____
Co-Applicant: _______________________________ Age: ____
Address: _______________________________ ZIP: _____________ Ward: ________
Phone: _______________________________ Email: ______________________________

All other people living in the home

Name: ____________________________ Age: ____ Relationship: ______________________
Name: ____________________________ Age: ____ Relationship: ______________________
Name: ____________________________ Age: ____ Relationship: ______________________
Name: ____________________________ Age: ____ Relationship: ______________________

Total Monthly Gross Income

Applicant’s income:
Co-Applicant’s income:
Other income:
Other income:
Total Household Income
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
Source: _____________________________
Source: ____________________________
Source: _____________________________
Source: _____________________________

For Department use only – fill in or circle answers

Contact date: _________________________ Referral Org: ____________________

Structure Type: Single Fam. 2-4 Unit Other Inspection date: ____________________
Inspector: ________________________ Inspection Results: excessive ok to weatherize other
Project Date: _______________ Completion Date: _________________
Waiver received: yes no Inspection form completed: yes no
Weatherization worksheet received: yes no Homeowner Evaluation Form received: yes no