Wisconsin Low-Income Assistance Programs
Energy Assistance Available for Low-Income Households
Record-high unemployment rates will make the
2009-2010 heating system challenging for many
Wisconsin households. In some cases, families
will be forced to make painful decisions about which bills
to pay and which necessities to cut.
The federally funded Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income
households pay for winter energy services. Fortunately,
Rock Energy Cooperative works with LIHEAP, which
benefits about 160,000 Wisconsin households each year.
Low-income Rock Energy members also are eligible
for assistance through Rock Cooperative Care, which is
designed to supplement LIHEAP. Because the programs
have different income guidelines, check each chart on this
page to see if you qualify. For your convenience, the same
agency handles both applications so you need to visit only
one office.
LIHEAP Details
LIHEAP heat and electric assistance is a one-time
benefit payment per heating season that is intended to
help pay a portion of a household’s heat and electric
costs. The benefit amount depends on household size,
income, and energy costs.
If you qualify to receive heating assistance, you are
automatically eligible to receive electric bill assistance
from Rock Energy. We will send you a letter stating your
level of assistance about a month after you qualify. In
most cases, the benefit will be applied as a credit directly
on your account.
Eligibility
Wisconsin LIHEAPIncome Guidelines |
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HouseholdSize |
3-Month Combined Household Income |
1 |
$5,859 |
2 |
$7,661 |
3 |
$9,464 |
4 |
$11,267 |
5 |
$13,069 |
6 |
$14,872 |
7 |
$15,210 |
8 |
$15,548 |
Rock Cooperative Care Details
Rock Cooperative Care offers a one-time grant of up to $500 to help residential customers pay their energy
bills. This program is designed to help members who are struggling to pay their energy bills but do not meet the
more stringent LIHEAP requirements.
Eligibility
Rock Cooperative Care Income Guidelinesfor the 2009-2010 Heating Season |
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HouseholdSize |
150% ofPoverty Level(eligible for up to a $500 grant) |
200% ofPoverty Level(eligible for up to a $350 grant) |
300% ofPoverty Level(eligible for up to a $250 grant) |
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30-DayIncome |
AnnualIncome |
30-DayIncome |
AnnualIncome |
30-DayIncome |
AnnualIncome |
|
1 |
$1,300 |
$15,600 |
$1,805 |
$21,660 |
$2,708 |
$32,490 |
2 |
$1,750 |
$21,000 |
$2,428 |
$29,140 |
$3,643 |
$43,710 |
3 |
$2,200 |
$26,400 |
$3,052 |
$36,620 |
$4,578 |
$54,930 |
4 |
$2,650 |
$31,800 |
$3,675 |
$44,400 |
$5,513 |
$66,150 |
5 |
$3,100 |
$37,200 |
$4,298 |
$51,580 |
$6,448 |
$77,370 |
6 |
$3,550 |
$42,600 |
$4,922 |
$59,060 |
$7,383 |
$88,590 |
7 |
$4,000 |
$48,000 |
$5,545 |
$66,540 |
$8,318 |
$99,810 |
8 |
$4,450 |
$53,400 |
$6,168 |
$74,020 |
$9,253 |
$111,030 |
Where to Apply
To apply for assistance, you’ll need to complete a Home Energy Plus application and provide information on each household member and their income as well as records of your heating costs. When you apply for energy assistance, the local agency will see if you qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps fund energy efficiency home improvement projects.
For more information and application details, please contact your local office:
Rock County (608) 363-9200 |
Green County (608) 328-9344 |
Walworth County (262) 741-3337 |
Dane County 1225 S. Park St. (608) 267-8601 |
Jefferson County Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (920) 568-0604 |
Lafayette County (608) 776-4904 |
For general information, call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947) or go online to: www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov. |
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