Home Energy Retrofit Opportunities for Seniors (H.E.R.O.S.)

How To Get Started

Contact 1 of 4 Service Provider agencies. Click Here

Weatherization Works!

The Governor's Office of Energy has partnered with Nevada Housing Division (NHD) to provide the Home Energy Retrofit Opportunities for Seniors (H.E.R.O.S.) program. The program assists with reducing energy costs for Nevada seniors by improving the energy efficiency of their home. The program is provided at no cost to income qualified seniors who own their own home.

GOE created the H.E.R.O.S. program and funds it. NHD administers the program through a network of non-profit Service Provider agencies throughout the State of Nevada.

Key Benefits

• Helps low income seniors by making homes more efficient, resulting in lower monthly energy costs for each household.
• Helps seniors live in healthier, safer homes.
• Weatherization diagnostic tests help identify dangerous carbon monoxide levels.
• Improves home energy conservation which is good for the environment.
• Make home more comfortable thanks to better distribution of temperature in the house.

Program Requirements

• Seniors aged 60 years and older.
• Must be an NV Energy customer.
• Seniors who own and reside in their own homes.
• Seniors with income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. For more information about these guidelines, Click Here.