To see if you qualify for subsidized programs:

Statewide: Maine State Housing Authority, 1-800-452-4668

Federal programs: USDA Rural Development office, Lewiston, 753-9400, ext. 200 or call U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s Lewiston office, 782-3704

Androscoggin County: Community Concepts Inc., Auburn office, 795-4065

Oxford County: 743-7716

Rumford area: 364-3722

Franklin County: Western Maine Community Action Council Inc., 1-800-645-9636

FOR A FEE:

For a list of state licensed energy auditors and contact information go to http://mainegov-images.informe.org/msep/pdf/rc-certifiedenergyauditors.pdf. It can be found on the Web site of the Maine Public Utilities Commission.

WarmTech Solutions, Yarmouth. Licensed energy auditors and insulation specialists, 1-866-611-7966

TO VOLUNTEER:

Operation Keep ME Warm: If you want to help install energy conservation measures in at least 3,000 qualifying homes from Oct. 28 to 31. Door, window and pipe insulation, and fluorescent light bulbs make up the $60 weatherization kit. Maine Commission for Community Service is coordinating. Call 287-5649 or log on to www.volunteermaine.org