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Wisconsin Energy Assistance Programs for 2007-2008

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.

Who's Eligible?

You may be eligible for assistance if your gross income for the last three months is less than the amount shown below for your family size.

Number of Household Members 150% of Poverty Guidelines Maximum Income
1 $3,828.75
2 $5,133.75
3 $6,438.75
4 $7,743.75
5 $9,048.75
6 $10,353.75
7 $11,658.75
8 $12,963.75

For each additional person, add $1,305

A few notes about WHEAP energy assistance:

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

Winter Weatherization Program

You may receive assistance with weatherizing your home if you meet the WHEAP income eligibility guidelines. An energy auditor will look at your home to see what can be done to help you reduce energy use and costs. Weatherization may include caulking, weather-stripping and insulating.

For more information on applying for energy or weatherization assistance, please contact the agency in your county.

County Agency Telephone Number
Brown Integrated Community Services 920-448-4540
Calumet Dept. of Human Services 920-849-1622
Door Door County Job Center 920-743-7273
Florence Dept. of Human Services 715-528-3296
Fond du Lac Energy Services, Inc. 800-506-5596
Forest NEWCAP 715-478-3871 or 800-242-7334
Kewaunee Dept. of Human Services 920-388-3777
Langlade Dept. of Human Services 715-627-6500
Lincoln Dept. of Human Services 715-536-6200 or 800-666-3119
Manitowoc Manitowoc County Job Center 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
Oneida Dept. of Human Services 715-362-5695
Outagamie Energy Services, Inc. 800-506-5596
Portage Energy Services, Inc. 715-344-5999
Shawano Forward Services 715-526-4740
Sheboygan County Job Center 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 Reservations 715-588-3303
Potawatomi Tribal Office 715-478-7206
Mole Lake Tribal Office 715-478-7613
Oneida Nation Social Services 920-490-6800 or 888-216-3216

Focus on Energy

If you're interested in finding out about additional assistance programs available to Wisconsin residents, contact Focus on Energy at 800-762-7077 or visit their Web site at www.focusonenergy.com.

Contact Us

Public Service wants to help you manage your monthly energy bill. If you are experiencing payment difficulties, please call us at 800-450-7260. If you are interested in learning more about your energy use and managing your costs, visit Energy-Saving Tools & Ideas and All About My Bill.