"I feel safer since I have a new door and locks on both storm doors, which I didn't have before. I also think my heating bill will be lower since I have a better fitting door."

Client in HRDC's Housing Rehabilitation Program

Energy Assistance

HRDC works with individuals in need of energy assistance.
Low Income Energy Assistance Application

Energy Share
A cooperative effort of HRDC, utility companies and private donors to assist eligible households prevent electric shutoffs. Assistance is provided in emergency situations and when all other resources have been exhausted.

LIEAP

HRDC provides a program designed to assist the low-income household afford their main heating source during the heating season - October through April. Eligibility for fuel assistance is based on your income and assets. To be eligible, you must make no more than 175 percent of the federal poverty income. Both homeowners and renters may apply for these programs.The amount of assistance is based on: income eligibility, housing type, heat type, number of bedrooms, and the number of people residing in the household. Both owners and renters may apply. Households living on fixed incomes such as SS, SSI, GA, VA, and FAIM may apply as well as the low-income working household.

The LIEAP program uses the 175% scale of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines for eligibility.

Download the Low-Income Energy Assistance & Weatherization Program Application.

More Energy Assistance Ideas

For more ideas about how you can 1) lower your living expenses by conserving energy, 2) get help paying your energy bills, 3) qualify for an energy tax credit, or 4) volunteer to help your more vulnerable neighbors with their energy needs, visit the Governor's Warm Homes, Warm Hearts Web site.