Programs For 2012-2013
You or someone you know may be eligible for help with home heating bills. The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home heating costs. The amount of heating assistance benefit depends on the household's size, income and heating costs.
Income qualification for WHEAP is currently based on 60% of the state median income level over a three-month period.
Who's Eligible
You may qualify for assistance if your gross income for the last three months is less than the amount shown below for your family size.
| Household Size | 60% of State Median Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $6,071 |
| 2 | $7,939 |
| 3 | $9,806 |
| 4 | $11,674 |
| 5 | $13,542 |
| 6 | $15,410 |
| 7 | $15,760 |
| 8 | $16,111 |
A few notes about WHEAP energy assistance:
- It's a one-time yearly benefit payment
- Benefits are normally available between October 1 and May 15
- You do not have to pay the money back
- It is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating your home
- Your heating assistance benefit may be sent directly to your fuel supplier
In addition to energy assistance, WHEAP provides the following assistance programs:
- Electric Assistance (Non-Heating) helps eligible households pay a portion of non-heating electric energy costs.
- Crisis Assistance provides assistance to households that have no heat, received a disconnect notice from their heating fuel dealer, or are nearly out of heating fuel and do not have any way to pay for their heating needs. Proactive non-emergency assistance is also available through the entire year to avoid future emergencies.
Winter Weatherization Program
In these difficult economic times, improving your home's energy efficiency can make a big difference. If you meet WHEAP income eligibility guidelines, you may also qualify for assistance in caulking, weather-stripping and insulation.
| County | Agency | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Brown | Dept. of Human Services | 920-448-6460 |
| Calumet | Energy Services, Inc. | 800-585-1795 |
| Door | Door County Job Center | 920-743-7273 |
| Florence | Dept. of Human Services | 715-528-3475 |
| Fond du Lac | Energy Services, Inc. | 800-506-5596 |
| Forest | NEWCAP | 715-478-3871 |
| Kewaunee | Dept. of Human Services | 920-388-3777 |
| Langlade | Dept. of Human Services | 715-627-6500 |
| Lincoln | Dept. of Human Services | 715-536-6200 |
| Manitowoc | Dept. of Human Services | 920-683-2888 |
| Marathon | Energy Services, Inc. | 715-842-3111 |
| Marinette | Dept. of Human Services | 715-732-7740 |
| Oconto | Dept. of Human Services | 920-834-7000 or 920-834-7038 |
| Oneida | Dept. of Human Services | 715-362-5695 |
| Outagamie | Energy Services, Inc. | 800-506-5596 |
| Portage | Energy Services, Inc. | 715-344-5999 |
| Shawano | Dept. of Human Services | 715-526-4740 |
| Sheboygan | Dept. of Human Services | 920-459-3207 or 800-596-1919 |
| Vilas | Dept. of Human Services | 715-479-3668 |
| Waupaca | Energy Services, Inc. | 800-922-2393 |
| Winnebago | Energy Services, Inc. | 800-506-5596 |
| Tribal | ||
| Lac du Flambeau Tribal Office | 715-588-4235 | |
| Potawatomi Tribal | Please contact your local Energy Assistance office. | |
| Mole Lake/Sokaogon Chippewa Tribe | 715-478-7600 | |
| Oneida Nation Social Services | 920-490-6800 | |
Contact Us
If you are having trouble paying your bills, please call us at 800-450-7260.