Wisconsin Energy Assistance

Programs For 2011-2012

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.

Prior to the 2009 heating season, income of households hoping to qualify for WHEAP assistance was based on federal guidelines, where income over a three-month period could not exceed 150% of the poverty income level. Since then, federal guidelines have been dropped, and income qualification is currently based on 60% of the state median income level over the same three-month period. For limited-income families in Wisconsin, this means being allowed to claim as much as 35% more income, without jeopardizing the chance to qualify for assistance.

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 $6,080
2 $7,950
3 $9,821
4 $11,692
5 $13,563
6 $15,433
7 $15,784
8 $16,135

A few notes about WHEAP energy assistance:

In addition to energy assistance, WHEAP provides the following assistance programs:

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 Integrated Community Solutions 920-498-3737
Calumet Dept. of Human Services 920-849-1622
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.