Wisconsin Energy Assistance and Weatherization Programs

Bill payment assistance available to members with service in Wisconsin

There are two times of year we all expect our energy use and costs to go up.  In the summertime, use of air conditioning and fans depend as much on personal preference as temperature.  Increased winter heating and electric needs, though, are universal.

Unfortunately, for some of us the decision to turn up the heat is not an easy one to make. Rock Energy Cooperative participates in the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance program (WHEAP) that made that decision a little easier for more than 150,000 households last year. 

There are actually two energy assistance programs you, or someone you know, may qualify for: WHEAP, which provides for immediate bill paying assistance, and the Weatherization Program (WAP) which helps pay for energy efficiency home improvement projects. 

WHEAP details

WHEAP heat and electric assistance is a one-time benefit payment per heating season (October 1 – May 15) to eligible households.  It is intended to help pay a portion of a household’s heat and electrical costs. The amount of the benefit depends on the household’s size, income, and electric costs.  In most cases the electrical assistance benefit is applied as a credit directly to the household’s Rock Energy Co-op account.  You do not need to duplicate your efforts by applying for assistance with both your local agency and Rock Energy.  We will send you a letter approximately one month after you apply.

Eligibility

WHEAP administers the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program. You may be eligible to receive assistance under this program if your household's combined income for the 30 days prior to application is at or below the following levels shown on the chart.