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.
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:
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.