ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Energy Assistance Program
If you are experiencing difficulty paying your heating and electric costs, the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) may be able to help. The Energy Assistance Program serves households with different needs in the following ways:
PRIMARY HEAT: Heating assistance is available to households who rent or own, whose income is at or below 50 percent of the state median income. The assistance you receive pays a portion of home energy and heating costs. Grants are based on household size, gross income, and the previous year’s energy costs. Grants are paid directly to your energy providers.
CRISIS PROGRAM: Households experiencing a heating or electric emergency may be eligible for additional crisis assistance. You must be approved for energy assistance and the primary heat grant is not enough resolve the situation.
ENERGY RELATED REPAIR (ERR): ERR funds are available to homeowners experiencing a life threatening situation or a no-heat emergency due to a malfunctioning or nonfunctioning heating system. You must be approved for energy assistance to qualify for this program. Proof of ownership is required.
Energy Assistance Program Makes a Difference
“I am grateful for all you have done for me. I apprecaite you. I now have peace of mind that I can comfortably stay in my house for years to come.”
Am I Eligible for the Energy Assistance Program?
How has Energy Assistance helped you?
“This program is VERY helpful to me and my family. This program has been here for my family when unexpected expenses came up and I had no financial means for a propane fill.”
Energy Assistance Program Facts:
The Energy Assistance Program runs from October 1 to May 31.
- Renters and homeowners are eligible.
- Energy Assistance is free for eligible households.
- Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the most recent one month of household income.
- Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household’s energy company or delivered fuel provider.
- In addition to the initial grant, additional Crisis funds are available to:
- Help pay a past due bill, prevent a disconnect, reconnect service if disconnected, or get an emergency fuel delivery.
- Help homeowners get their nonfunctioning furnace repaired or replaced.
Visit our Community Resource Directory to find other places that may be able to assist you with various needs.
Grant Contact Information:
- Our leadership contact is Barb Moran, Executive Director.
- Our EAP Grant Overseer is Linda Lien
