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South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP) Energy Assistance — South Central Community Action Partnership
Local program. Provides local administration of LIHEAP and WAP for residents in the Twin Falls area to help with heating bills and home weatherization.
LIHEAP Heating and Crisis Assistance — Rhode Island Department of Human Services
State program. Provides grants to assist low-income households with heating costs and emergency crisis assistance to prevent utility shut-offs.
New Jersey Comfort Partners — PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric
Private program. A residential energy efficiency program that provides free energy-saving measures to low-income customers. It helps reduce monthly utility bills through home improvements.
New Jersey SHARES — NJ SHARES (Nonprofit/Utility Partnership)
Nonprofit program. A statewide nonprofit that provides energy assistance to households in temporary financial distress. It partners with regulated utility companies to prevent shut-offs.
Lifeline Assistance Program — State of New Jersey
State program. Provides a credit on electric or natural gas bills for eligible seniors and disabled residents. It is funded through the state general fund. Typical amount: $225 per year
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
State program. Helps eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. It also covers heating system repair and replacement through the HEARTWAP program. Typical amount: $600 - $1,450 estimated benefit
Black Hills Cares — Black Hills Energy
Private program. A program supported by customer and company donations to help struggling members pay their energy bills.
Operation Roundup — Lower Valley Energy
Private program. A community-supported program that provides assistance with energy, fuel, and housing expenses for local families and individuals in need.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Wyoming Department of Family Services
Federal program. Provides free home energy efficiency improvements to low-income households to reduce energy bills. Services include insulation, sealing leaks, and health and safety checks. Typical amount: Up to $15,000
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) — Wyoming Department of Family Services
Federal program. Helps eligible residents cover a portion of their winter heating bills and provides assistance for heating emergencies. It also includes a weatherization component to improve home energy efficiency. Typical amount: Up to $1,901 for heating; up to $1,100 for crisis
Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR — Focus on Energy
State program. A public-private partnership that provides energy efficiency improvements to low-income households. Services include home energy evaluations and upgrades to reduce energy consumption.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) — Wisconsin Department of Administration
State program. Provides assistance for heating and electric costs, as well as crisis assistance for households facing utility shut-offs. It also includes a weatherization component to improve home energy efficiency.
West Virginia Utility Assistance Program — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. A last-resort emergency fund that provides one-time grants to help eligible utility customers pay their gas, electric, or water bills. It is designed for those who may not qualify for LIHEAP or have exhausted other resources.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — West Virginia Department of Human Services
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to eligible low-income households to help cover the costs of home heating and cooling. Benefits are paid directly to utility companies or fuel providers on behalf of the household.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity
Federal program. Improves energy efficiency for low-income families, particularly the elderly and disabled, to reduce energy costs and ensure safety.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity
Federal program. Assists low-income households with meeting their home heating and cooling energy costs through local community action agencies.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Federal program. Helps low-income households control energy costs through the installation of weatherization materials and energy efficiency education.
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) — Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Federal program. Provides utility bill payment assistance and energy-related crisis assistance to low-income households in Texas.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Washington State Department of Commerce
Federal program. Offers energy efficiency repairs such as insulation, air sealing, and ventilation to reduce energy bills for low-income homeowners and renters.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor — Appalachian Power
Private program. A hardship fund administered by the Dollar Energy Fund to help customers experiencing financial difficulty pay their electric bills.
Weatherization Assistance Program — Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State program. Provides energy conservation measures to low-income households to reduce energy consumption and improve home safety.
LIHEAP Fuel and Crisis Assistance — Virginia Department of Social Services
Federal program. Assists low-income households with heating and cooling costs. Includes specific windows for heating, cooling, and winter crisis assistance.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — South Dakota Department of Social Services
Federal program. Improves the energy efficiency of homes for low-income residents to reduce energy bills. Services include insulation, weather-stripping, and heating system repairs.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — South Dakota Department of Social Services
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to low-income households to help pay for home heating costs. The program operates year-round to assist with heating and crisis situations. Typical amount: $668 minimum to $3,437 maximum for heating
Customer Assistance Program (CAP) — Pennsylvania Utility Companies
Private program. Provides reduced monthly payments for low-income customers based on household income and energy usage.
Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) — Pennsylvania Utility Companies
Private program. Offers free home energy audits and energy-saving features to help low-income customers reduce their monthly usage and bills.
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) — NYSEG
Private program. Helps eligible customers gain control of their energy bills through payment assistance and management programs.
$1 Energy Fund — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. Provides hardship grants to help low-income utility customers pay their electric, gas, or water bills.
Good Neighbor Energy Fund — Rhode Island Community Action Agencies
Nonprofit program. Provides financial assistance to households unable to meet a current energy expense due to financial difficulty.
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP Plus) — Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
State program. An extended payment arrangement that allows regulated electric and natural gas customers to pay a percentage of their monthly household income toward their utility bill.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Federal program. Offers whole-house energy efficiency services to help reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Federal program. Offers financial relief to households for heating costs. Funds are credited to utility or deliverable fuel company accounts.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Federal program. Assists income-eligible households in paying for energy costs, heating equipment repairs, and weatherization services.
LIHEAP Crisis Grants — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Federal program. Provides additional benefits to households experiencing a heating emergency, such as a shut-off notice or inability to pay for deliverable fuel.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Federal program. Provides cash grants to help low-income households pay heating bills. Grants are sent directly to utility providers or fuel companies to be credited to the customer's account. Typical amount: 200-1000
Critical Medical Needs Program — Ameren Missouri
Private program. Provides financial assistance and postpones utility shut-offs for customers who have a documented medical necessity for continuous utility service.
Weatherization Assistance Program — Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Federal program. Provides energy-efficient home improvements to low-income residents to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills.
LIHEAP — Missouri Department of Social Services
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to help low-income households pay their heating and cooling bills. It includes both regular assistance and energy crisis intervention.
Fresh Start — New Jersey Utility Companies
Private program. An arrearage management program that helps customers clear past-due balances. Participants make regular payments, and the program forgives a portion of the debt.
Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) — New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
State program. Provides financial assistance to help low-to-moderate-income households pay their gas and electric bills. It is designed for those who have an overdue notice or are struggling to maintain service.
Universal Service Fund (USF) — New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
State program. A ratepayer-funded program that provides monthly bill credits to make gas and electric bills more affordable. It limits the amount a household pays for energy to a percentage of their income. Typical amount: Up to $1,800 per year.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Federal program. Helps very low-income residents pay for heating and cooling bills. It also provides emergency assistance for heating system repairs and fuel delivery.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Mississippi Department of Human Services
Federal program. Assists low-income families with home energy bills, energy crises, and weatherization services. It helps ensure residents can maintain utility services during extreme weather.
Energy Share of Montana — Energy Share of Montana
Nonprofit program. Provides one-time assistance for heating bills, heating equipment repairs, or other special energy needs. It serves as a safety net for those who may not qualify for LIHEAP or still have needs after receiving LIHEAP benefits.
Weatherization Assistance Program — Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Federal program. This program helps eligible households improve the energy efficiency of their homes through services like insulation, window replacement, and furnace repair. These improvements help reduce long-term energy consumption and costs.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Federal program. LIHEAP provides financial assistance to help low-income households pay a portion of their winter heating bills and may assist with furnace emergencies. It is designed to help families manage energy costs and maintain safe, warm homes. Typical amount: Varies by need; $180 minimum to $3,228 maximum for heating.
Efficiency Maine Weatherization Rebates — Efficiency Maine
State program. Provides rebates for residential weatherization upgrades such as insulation and air sealing to improve home energy efficiency. Typical amount: Up to $5,500
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
State program. Assists income-eligible homeowners and renters by reducing heating and cooling costs through energy-conservation measures and addressing health and safety issues.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Kentucky Housing Corporation
State program. Provides cost-free energy efficiency retrofits for low-income households, including insulation, air sealing, duct repairs, and heating equipment upgrades. Services are delivered by local Community Action Agencies.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program
Local program. Provides a one-time benefit to help eligible low-income households pay for home heating costs including electricity, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, and fuel oil. Benefits are paid directly to the energy vendor.
Budget Billing — City of Waukee Utilities
Private program. A payment plan that averages annual energy usage into a set monthly rate to help customers avoid high bills during peak heating or cooling months.
Pocket Change — HACAP
Nonprofit program. A crisis assistance program designed to help eligible households with emergency expenses, including utility disconnections and emergency fuel deliveries.
Weatherization Assistance Program — Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
State program. Distributes funds to Community Action Agencies to perform repairs and renovations on homes of low-income residents to improve energy efficiency.
Project SHARE — The Salvation Army
Nonprofit program. A statewide program that provides emergency assistance to individuals and families for utility bills. It is funded by utility customer donations and managed by The Salvation Army.
Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) — Georgia Department of Human Resources
State program. A statewide program administered through Community Action Agencies to help low-income residents pay for heating and cooling energy needs.
Hometown Care Energy Fund — Alliant Energy
Private program. Provides financial assistance to customers facing hardship, including older citizens on fixed incomes and families dealing with medical issues or job loss.
RECare — Access Energy Cooperative
Private program. A customer-funded program that assists elderly and low-income consumers with winter heating bills. Funds are distributed through local community action agencies.
LIHEAP — District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Federal program. Assists income-eligible District households with heating and cooling energy costs. It provides a one-time regular energy assistance benefit to help manage utility bills. Typical amount: $250 to $1,800
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. Helps reduce heating and cooling costs for low-income households by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Services include insulation, air sealing, and furnace repair or replacement.
Flexible Payment Plans — Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)
Private program. Provides flexible payment options and resources for members struggling to pay their electric bills during challenging times.
Home Performance Program — Salt River Project (SRP)
Private program. Offers rebates for energy efficiency improvements including insulation, duct sealing, smart thermostats, and HVAC upgrades for utility customers.
Salvation Army Utility Assistance — Salvation Army Fairbanks Corps
Nonprofit program. Provides emergency bill payment assistance to residents in need, funded by community donations and the United Way.
Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible (HES-IE) — Energize CT
Private program. A utility-funded program providing no-cost energy efficiency services, including weatherization and appliance upgrades, to income-qualified households.
Arizona Weatherization Assistance Program — Arizona Department of Economic Security
Federal program. Provides weatherization services such as insulation, air sealing, and cooling efficiency upgrades to help low-income households reduce energy consumption in the desert climate.
Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Program — Alaska Energy Authority
State program. Provides economic assistance to customers in rural Alaska where electricity costs are significantly higher than in urban areas. It aims to equalize the cost per kilowatt-hour across the state.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality
Federal program. Offers cooling assistance in the summer and crisis assistance for households facing utility shut-offs. It helps eligible residents manage high energy burdens during extreme weather.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet their home energy needs, including heating and cooling costs. It is designed to assist with utility bills and prevent service disconnection.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Federal program. Funds energy efficiency retrofits and home improvements for low-income households to reduce energy costs and fuel usage. Services include health and safety inspections and insulation.
Heating Assistance Program (HAP) — Alaska Department of Health
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to low-income households to help cover home heating costs. It includes both federal LIHEAP funds and state-funded assistance for households slightly above federal poverty guidelines.
Energy Share of Wyoming — Energy Share of Wyoming
Nonprofit program. Provides emergency energy assistance for those who do not qualify for LIHEAP and are experiencing a crisis, such as a medical or family emergency. Funds can be used for electric, natural gas, or propane bills. Typical amount: Up to $500
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — Maine State Housing Authority
State program. Helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs, including fuel and emergency fuel delivery. It also provides access to energy-related repairs.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) — Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Federal program. Provides financial relief for heating and cooling costs to income-eligible households. The program includes both regular assistance and crisis components.
Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Program — NIPSCO
Private program. CARE provides additional savings on natural gas heating bills for eligible low-income customers. Enrollment is automatic for those who qualify for LIHEAP/EAP. Typical amount: 15% to 32% reduction on bill
Energy Assistance Program — Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
Local program. Provides grants paid directly to utility providers to reduce energy expenses for low-income households. Includes crisis assistance for those with active shut-off notices or low fuel supplies. Typical amount: Up to $600 for crisis funds
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — HACAP
Federal program. Helps qualifying low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs.
Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) — NIPSCO
Private program. Provides additional savings on natural gas bills for heating. Eligible LIHEAP customers are automatically enrolled. Typical amount: 15% to 32% bill reduction
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Federal program. LIHEAP provides cash grants to help low-income households pay heating bills. It includes both cash and crisis components to resolve emergency energy situations. Typical amount: 200-1000
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) — Maine Housing
State program. ECIP provides one-time emergency assistance for households that have an extremely low supply of heating fuel or are facing a heating crisis.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — Midcoast Maine Community Action
Local program. HEAP provides financial assistance to help homeowners and renters pay for heating costs. It includes support for fuel costs and emergency fuel delivery.
LIHEAP Fall Heating Subsidy — Central Kentucky Community Action Council
Local program. This program provides a one-time heating benefit paid directly to the household's energy utility provider. It helps offset heating costs during the winter months.
NIPSCO Hardship Program — NIPSCO
Private program. This program provides emergency energy assistance funds for natural gas customers facing financial hardship. Funds are distributed through local Community Action Agencies.
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) — Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. Assists low-income homeowners and renters with a portion of their primary heating costs during the winter season.
NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) — NIPSCO
Private program. Provides additional bill reductions for natural gas heating customers who are already enrolled in the federal LIHEAP/EAP program. Typical amount: 15 to 32 percent bill reduction
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) — Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Federal program. EAP provides financial assistance to help low-income households pay their heating and electric bills. The program is implemented through local community action agencies.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to low-income households to help pay a portion of residential heating costs during the winter. It also offers crisis assistance for emergency situations like utility disconnections. Typical amount: $80 minimum to $800 maximum for heating
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — MaineHousing
State program. Helps low-income homeowners and renters pay for heating costs, including fuel and emergency fuel delivery. It also covers energy-related repairs and utility payments.
HACAP Energy Assistance — HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program)
Local program. Provides energy assistance and crisis intervention for households in Linn County, Iowa, including help with heating bills and furnace repairs.
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) — Midcoast Maine Community Action
Federal program. Provides one-time emergency assistance for households in an energy crisis with an extremely low supply of heating fuel. It is intended for those who have exhausted other resources.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP/LIHEAP) — MaineHousing
Federal program. Provides a fixed amount of funding to help qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs, including fuel and emergency fuel delivery.
LIHEAP (Iowa) — Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
State program. Helps qualifying low-income homeowners and renters pay a portion of their primary heating costs during the winter season.
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) — Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Nonprofit program. Provides grants to help income-eligible households manage utility bills and offers crisis funds for those with disconnect notices. Also assists with furnace repair or replacement. Typical amount: 200-1400
New Jersey LIHEAP — New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Federal program. Helps low-income households pay for heating and medically necessary cooling costs. It also provides assistance for emergency energy crises.
Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP) — Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
Federal program. Provides a supplement to assist low-income households with the cost of home energy. Benefits are paid directly to the utility company.
Montana LIHEAP — Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Federal program. Helps low-income households pay for heating costs during the winter months. It also provides weatherization assistance to improve home energy efficiency.
Hardship Program — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. Provides direct utility bill assistance grants to low-to-moderate income households to help maintain or restore electric, gas, water, and wastewater services.
Dynegy Energy Aid — Dynegy Energy
Private program. An electric bill-payment assistance program for customers in crisis. Typical amount: 350
LIHEAP — State of New Jersey
Federal program. Provides grants to help low-income households pay for heating and medically necessary cooling costs.
LIHEAP — State of Nevada
Federal program. Assists low-income households with energy costs to ensure they can maintain heating and cooling services throughout the year.
LIHEAP — State of Missouri
Federal program. Provides financial assistance to help low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. It includes both regular assistance and energy crisis intervention.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) — Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. Assists eligible households with heating and cooling costs through one-time payments to utility providers. It also covers heating and cooling system repair or replacement up to $5,000. Typical amount: Up to $5,000 for repairs
Dynegy Energy Aid — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. An electric bill-payment assistance program for Ohioans in crisis who receive their supply service from Dynegy Energy through partnered utilities. Typical amount: 350
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) — Connecticut Department of Social Services
State program. Helps residents pay for primary heating costs, including electricity, oil, gas, and propane. Provides benefits and may include shut-off protection and equipment repair. Typical amount: $355 to $705
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy — Louisville Metro Office of Social Services
Local program. This program provides financial assistance to help low-income households offset winter heating costs. It is available to residents who meet income guidelines and are responsible for home energy utility costs.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy — Louisville Metro Office of Social Services
Local program. This program provides financial assistance to help low-income households offset winter heating costs. It is available to residents who are responsible for home energy utility costs.
211 Referral Program — United Way
Nonprofit program. A national service that connects callers to local community resources, including energy assistance funds and utility help programs.
OPAE Fuel Fund — Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Nonprofit program. The OPAE Fuel Fund provides emergency assistance to residential customers who have an emergency hardship and need help with utility bills. Typical amount: 250
LIHEAP (Rhode Island) — RI Department of Human Services
State program. Provides grants to eligible low-income households to assist with heating costs. Payments are made directly to fuel vendors or utility companies.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — Administration for Children and Families
Federal program. A national service that provides information on how to apply for LIHEAP and other energy assistance programs in your local area.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — HHS/ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse
Federal program. A free service that provides information on where to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in your specific area.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — HHS/ACF
Federal program. A national referral service that helps individuals locate their local LIHEAP office to apply for energy assistance. It provides information on how to access federal energy aid.
211 Helpline — United Way
Nonprofit program. A nationwide information and referral service that connects residents to local energy assistance programs, utility hardship funds, and community action agencies. It is available 24/7 to help identify resources for utility bill payment assistance.
United Way 211 — United Way
Nonprofit program. A comprehensive referral service that connects individuals with local utility assistance programs, including nonprofits and community action agencies. It helps residents find immediate help for heating and cooling bills.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federally funded program that assists low-income households with immediate home energy needs, including heating and cooling bill assistance and crisis intervention.
211 Helpline — United Way Worldwide
Nonprofit program. A nationwide information and referral service that connects individuals with local utility assistance programs, community action agencies, and emergency financial aid.
LIHEAP Clearinghouse Eligibility Tool — LIHEAP Clearinghouse
Federal program. An online resource provided by the federal government to help households determine if they may be eligible for energy assistance in their specific state or territory.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — National Energy Assistance Referral
Nonprofit program. A free service that helps individuals locate their local LIHEAP office to apply for energy assistance. It provides contact information for state and local agencies.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — National Center for Appropriate Technology
Nonprofit program. A free service that provides information on where to apply for LIHEAP and other energy assistance programs in your local area.
Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP) — State LIHEAP Agencies
State program. Provides cooling assistance to vulnerable populations during extreme summer heat. It helps cover electric bills associated with air conditioning or provides cooling equipment. Typical amount: Varies by state
LIHEAP Crisis Assistance — State LIHEAP Administering Agencies
State program. Provides emergency funds to households facing immediate utility shut-off or those who have already had their service disconnected. It is designed to restore or maintain essential heating and cooling services.
LIHEAP Crisis Heating Assistance — Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Federal program. Provides emergency assistance for households facing utility shut-offs or those with less than one-quarter tank of heating fuel. Applicants must have exhausted most of their primary heating benefit.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — Office of Community Services
Federal program. A free service that connects households in need with their local LIHEAP office and other available energy assistance resources.
Catholic Charities Energy Assistance — Catholic Charities USA
Nonprofit program. Catholic Charities agencies across the country offer emergency financial assistance for utility bills. They help families maintain essential services during financial crises.
St. Vincent de Paul Utility Help — Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Nonprofit program. Local chapters provide emergency financial aid to help individuals pay for electricity, gas, and heating fuel. Assistance is provided through local parish-based conferences.
211 Energy Assistance Referrals — United Way Worldwide
Nonprofit program. 211 connects callers to local nonprofit and community-based energy assistance programs. They provide information on utility shut-off prevention and emergency financial aid.
Community Action Agency Energy Assistance — National Association of Community Action Agencies
Local program. Community Action Agencies (CAAs) operate local programs to assist with utility bills and weatherization. They often manage local emergency funds and provide referrals to other social services.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A national service that provides information on how to apply for LIHEAP and other energy assistance programs in your local area.
LIHEAP Clearinghouse State Programs — LIHEAP Clearinghouse
State program. This portal provides access to state-specific LIHEAP applications and contact information for local administering agencies. It serves as the primary hub for finding state-run utility and heating assistance programs.
LIHEAP (Federal Energy Assistance) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs. It helps families stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Ameren Missouri Energy Assistance — Ameren
Private program. Ameren provides various assistance programs including payment arrangements and energy efficiency grants to help customers manage their utility bills. They work with local agencies to distribute hardship funds.
National Grid Consumer Savings Program — National Grid
Private program. National Grid offers programs including arrearage management, budget billing, and energy efficiency incentives to help low-income customers reduce their bills. They also provide information on state-run assistance.
Xcel Energy Energy Assistance Programs — Xcel Energy
Private program. Xcel Energy offers various payment plans, budget billing, and energy assistance programs to help customers manage their utility costs. They also provide referrals to local energy assistance agencies.
Dominion Energy EnergyShare — Dominion Energy
Private program. EnergyShare provides financial assistance to help customers pay for energy bills and weatherization services. It is designed to assist those who have exhausted other forms of public assistance.
Duke Energy Share the Warmth — Duke Energy
Private program. Duke Energy partners with local agencies to provide financial assistance to customers struggling to pay their heating bills. The program helps prevent service disconnection during winter months.
St. Vincent de Paul Utility Assistance — Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Nonprofit program. Local conferences of St. Vincent de Paul provide emergency financial aid to help individuals and families pay utility bills. They focus on preventing shut-offs for those in temporary financial crisis.
Salvation Army Utility Assistance — The Salvation Army
Nonprofit program. Provides emergency financial assistance to help families pay utility bills and prevent service disconnection. Assistance is provided based on local availability of funds.
LIHEAP Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) — State LIHEAP Administering Agencies
State program. This program provides emergency assistance to low-income households facing a utility disconnection or energy-related crisis. It may also cover emergency repair or replacement of heating and cooling systems.
LIHEAP (Federal) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federal program that assists low-income families with energy costs, including heating, cooling, and weatherization. Funds are distributed to states, territories, and tribes to administer local programs.
LIHEAP Office Search Tool — LIHEAP Clearinghouse
Federal program. A central directory to help residents find their local LIHEAP office for heating, cooling, and weatherization assistance. It provides contact information for state and local agencies.
LIHEAP Crisis Assistance — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. Provides emergency funds to low-income households facing an energy crisis, such as a utility shut-off notice or lack of fuel. It is designed to provide rapid relief to prevent loss of essential services.
Utility Company Hardship Funds — Investor-Owned Utilities
Private program. Most major utility companies offer internal hardship funds, payment plans, and arrearage management programs for customers struggling to pay bills. These programs help prevent shut-offs and manage debt.
Community Action Agency Energy Assistance — Local Community Action Agencies
Local program. Community Action Agencies administer federal and local funds to help low-income residents with energy bills and weatherization. They serve as the primary local point of contact for LIHEAP and WAP applications.
LIHEAP Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) — State Administering Agencies
State program. ECIP provides emergency assistance to low-income households facing a utility disconnection or energy-related crisis. It may also cover emergency repair or replacement of heating and cooling systems. Typical amount: Varies by state
LIHEAP Heating and Cooling Assistance — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federal program that provides grants to states to assist low-income households with heating and cooling energy costs, energy crises, and weatherization.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Federal program. Provides assistance for rent and utility bills for households experiencing financial hardship. Can be used to cover energy costs.
LIHEAP Eligibility Tool — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. This is a national tool to help residents determine if they might be eligible for LIHEAP benefits in their specific state. It guides users through income and household size questions.
211 Energy Assistance Referral — United Way
Nonprofit program. A nationwide helpline that connects callers with local resources for utility bill assistance, weatherization, and emergency energy funds.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Federal program. While primarily for rent, many local ERAP programs also provide assistance for utility and energy bill arrears. It is designed to help households avoid eviction and utility disconnection.
LIHEAP Clearinghouse Search Tool — National Center for Appropriate Technology
Nonprofit program. This is a national resource that helps residents locate their specific state, local, or tribal LIHEAP office. It provides the necessary contact information to apply for energy assistance and crisis intervention in your local area.
Utility Assistance Program — The Salvation Army
Nonprofit program. Provides emergency financial assistance to help families pay for essential utilities including electricity, gas, and water. Assistance is provided based on local office availability.
Hardship Fund — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. A nonprofit organization that partners with utility companies to provide one-time grants to low-income households struggling to pay utility bills. Helps prevent service termination.
LIHEAP Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) — State LIHEAP Administering Agencies
State program. Provides emergency financial assistance to households facing utility disconnection or an energy-related emergency. It may also cover emergency repairs for heating or cooling equipment.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federal program that assists low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, and weatherization.
LIHEAP Clearinghouse State Profiles — LIHEAP Clearinghouse
Federal program. A central resource to find contact information and application links for LIHEAP and local energy assistance programs in Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and other states.
Weatherization Assistance Program — U.S. Department of Energy
Federal program. Provides funding for energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homes, such as insulation and sealing. These improvements help reduce long-term energy bills.
LIHEAP Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) — State Community Action Agencies
State program. Provides emergency assistance to low-income households facing a utility disconnection or energy-related emergency. It may also cover emergency repair or replacement of home heating or cooling systems.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) — LIHEAP Clearinghouse
Federal program. A free service that helps individuals find their local Low-Income Energy Office to apply for LIHEAP.
Federal LIHEAP — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federal program that provides block grants to states to assist low-income households with heating and cooling costs, energy crises, and weatherization.
211 - United Way Helpline — United Way
NONPROFIT program. 211 is a vital service that connects people with essential resources, including energy and utility assistance programs. By dialing 211, individuals can speak with a specialist who can help them find local assistance options, including utility bill payment help, crisis intervention, and referrals to other community services.
Dollar Energy Fund — Dollar Energy Fund
NONPROFIT program. The Dollar Energy Fund provides grants to help low-income households facing a utility crisis maintain essential gas, water, wastewater, and electric services. It partners with utility companies across the United States to administer assistance programs.
National LIHEAP Program — Administration for Children and Families
Federal program. A federal program that provides grants to states to assist low-income households with heating, cooling, and weatherization costs.
Rhode Island LIHEAP — Rhode Island Department of Human Services
State program. Provides grants to low-income households for heating assistance and crisis intervention. It also includes a weatherization program for furnace repairs and energy-related home improvements.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federal program that provides grants to help low-income households pay for heating and cooling costs. It also provides crisis assistance for energy emergencies and shut-off prevention. Typical amount: Varies by state and household need
LIHEAP — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal program. A federal program that assists low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, and energy crisis assistance.
Dollar Energy Fund — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. Provides emergency utility assistance grants to low-to-moderate income households to prevent utility shut-offs. Partners with various utility companies to provide matching funds.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — U.S. Department of Energy
Federal program. Provides free home energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households to reduce energy bills. Services include insulation, air sealing, and heating system repairs.
