Energy Assistance Program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are:
  • For renters or homeowners
  • For households with income at or below 50 percent of the state median income
  • Based on energy cost, household size, and income

Services may include:
  • Payment of energy bills
  • Help with utility disconnections or fuel deliveries.
  • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
  • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
  • Repair or replacement of homeowners’ broken heating systems.


2019-2020 Income Guidelines
Household Size          Annual Income        3 Month Max. Guidelines

1                                      $27,047                       $6,761
2                                     $35,370                      $8,842
3                                     $43,692                      $10,923
4                                     $52,014                       $13,003
5                                     $60,336                      $15,084
6                                     $68,658                      $17,164





Other Energy Assistance Programs Include:

Crisis Benefit Program

Assists Energy Assistance eligible households facing any of these situations:
  • Potential electric/natural gas disconnection.
  • Less than 20% heating fuel remaining, and are on a cash-only basis with vendor.
  • Energy Related Repair
    Eligible energy assistance households who own their home (wholly owned or making mortgage payments) qualify for repairs or replacement of non-functioning furnaces.
Reach Out for Warmth Program

ROFW income guidelines are somewhat higher than the Energy Assistance program. Reach Out for Warmth (ROFW) is a special fund that helps families with limited resources that are facing any of these situations:
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• Potential electric/natural gas disconnection
• Less than 20% heating fuel remaining, and are on a cash-only basis with vendor
• Furnace repair for homeowners (wholly owned or making mortgage payments)