Celebrating Weatherization Day: Improving Homes, Supporting Communities

Celebrating Weatherization Day: Improving Homes, Supporting Communities

by | Oct 30, 2025 | News and Information

October 30th marks National Weatherization Day, a time to recognize the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and its role in helping New York families save energy, lower utility costs, and enjoy more comfortable homes. Administered by the U.S. Department of Energy, WAP has been improving lives for decades.

In Central New York, PEACE, Inc.’s Department of Energy and Housing Services has been leading this effort for over 25 years. Serving income-eligible homeowners and renters in Onondaga County, the department provides free weatherization services, including sealing air leaks, insulating attics and walls, upgrading heating systems, and replacing inefficient appliances. These improvements not only reduce energy bills but also enhance indoor air quality and overall home safety.

The Department of Energy and Housing Services is currently focused on larger-scale projects, including the progress on a 28-unit multi-family property and the start of a 20-unit multi-family property. By upgrading multi-family properties, PEACE, Inc. can extend the benefits of energy efficiency to families simultaneously, creating safer, healthier, and more affordable living environments across entire buildings.

To apply for services or learn more, visit PEACE, Inc.’s Energy & Housing Services or call (315) 470-3315. This Weatherization Day, we celebrate the progress made in energy efficiency and look forward to a future of sustainable, comfortable homes for all.

For more information: https://www.peace-caa.org/energyhousing/

Local Entities Celebrate National Weatherization Day, Rehabilitation of Distressed Housing Properties in the City of Syracuse

Local Entities Celebrate National Weatherization Day, Rehabilitation of Distressed Housing Properties in the City of Syracuse

by | Oct 19, 2023 | News and Information

Event Time and Location: 30 October 2023, 2:00 PM. The ROXY Apartments, 723 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.
Event Contact: Todd Goehle, PEACE, Inc. Vice President of Operations and Strategy. Todd.Goehle@peace-caa.org, 315-634-3704.

People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. (PEACE, Inc.), Springtide Housing LLC, Housing Management Resources (HMR), and the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) will host a press conference on 30 October 2023, 2:00 PM, at The ROXY Apartments, 723 West Onondaga Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204.

The event will celebrate National Weatherization Day. The day highlights the impact of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and those local agencies such as PEACE, Inc. and its Department of Energy and Housing Services that help low- to moderate-income residents improve the health and safety of their homes. Such energy-saving services also help reduce costs for property- and homeowners.

Additionally, the event will celebrate those local affordable apartment complexes that have been recently acquired by Springtide Housing LLC, maintained by HMR, and rehabilitated through HCR’s Weatherization Preservation Plus Program (WAP P+). The work at the ROXY represents the completion of a P+ grant of $1,250,000 to improve 6 formerly distressed properties in high-need, Syracuse neighborhoods. This event also marks the release of an additional $1,070,000 in P+ funds to improve 5 more distressed properties.

At 2 PM, short remarks will be offered by representatives from PEACE, Inc., Springtide Housing LLC, HMR, and HCR. Immediately following, light refreshment and tours of the ongoing work at the ROXY will be provided.

About PEACE, Inc.
Incorporated in 1968, PEACE, Inc. is a federal designated Community Action Agency (CAA) that annually serves more than 8500 clients in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and portions of Oswego County. With a mission to “help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient,” PEACE, Inc. provides 9 antipoverty programs: AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Department of Energy and Housing Services (DEHS), Family Services, the Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center, Free Tax Prep, Head Start/Early Head Start, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Support Services. Since 1971, DEHS has offered a variety of home modifications for low-income Central New Yorkers to decrease their heating/cooling costs and address health/safety issues in their homes through energy-efficiency measures.

About SpringTide Housing LLC
SpringTide Housing LLC was formed in 2022 for the purpose of fostering the long-term preservation of our nation’s affordable rental housing stock. SpringTide serves this purpose by sponsoring and executing the acquisition and redevelopment of existing, government-assisted multifamily properties to ensure these properties remain stable and affordable for generations of residents to come.

We invest and develop with a long-term view. We harbor no aspirations to be the biggest affordable housing developer by conventional measures. Instead, we aim to fulfill our potential to affect positive change in the lives of our residents and communities in which we work.

Department of Energy and Housing

Department of Energy and Housing

by | May 19, 2023 | News and Information

We are proud to see our Department of Energy and Housing Services hard at work!

This is a photo of our crew member working inside an in apartment building; installing attic insulation brings many benefits to our clients, such as maximizing energy efficiency, decreasing energy bills, making the building more comfortable, and contributing to a cleaner environment.

For over 25 years, we have provided New York State’s Weatherization Assistance Program in Onondaga County. This program grants income-eligible homeowners and renters access to quality energy conservation measures.

Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Sealing of cracks and holes to reduce heat loss
  • Insulation of attics and walls
  • Heating system repairs or replacement
  • Providing efficient lighting and refrigeration
  • Window and outside door repair or replacement
  • Minor repairs which are needed to ensure maximum efficiency of the weatherization services performed; and
  • Mitigation of energy-related health and safety issues

For more information, visit: www.peace-caa.org/energyhousing or call at (315) 470-3315.

Stay tuned for more updates on our successful initiative!

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