The 2022-2023 Energy Assistance Program (EAP) will begin on Oct. 1, 2022. Households may apply early, but will not receive any benefits until after Oct. 1.
1. It’s free!
2. The average grant is over $500
3. Local Energy Assistance Partners can help with your application!
4. Grants are based on household size, income, and utility costs
5. Up to $2,000 per household – for heat and electric bills
6. May also pay off your entire past due water/wastewater bill!
7. It works if you use electricity, natural gas, propane, heating oil or biofuel.
8. Grants are paid directly to your account at your energy company – we do it for you!
9. The program is open to people who rent OR own their homes
10. We can also arrange emergency fuel delivery, and repair or replace homeowners’ broken heating systems.