HANNIBAL, MO. -- The Northeast Community Action Corporation says although it weatherized about 700 homes in 2011, it's not going to be able to match that number in 2012.

Crews usually spend a day or two installing storm windows, storm doors, insulation and weather striping.

But because of budget cuts at the federal level, NECAC won't be able to get to as many houses as it would like.

But for Lucille Thomas in Hannibal, she said the work that's being done to her house is greatly appreciated.

"Because this house I don't think really had enough insulation in it to protect it. And with fixing the windows and stuff like this, it's really great. I mean you couldn't get along without them. I appreciate everything they're doing for me," said Thomas.

NECAC said, if a person had to spend their own money on hiring a private contractor to perform all these energy saving measures, it could cost up to $3,000.

Because of federal grant money, most of the residents qualify for the services free of charge.