Wyoming
FY 2009 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-246-4221
Website:
pathways.state.wy.us/html/LIEAP_main.html
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contact
1-800-246-4221
Application: pathways.state.wy.us/html/LIEAP_main.html
LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$12,849,776 - regular block grant
$1,465,628 - emergency contingency funds
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
75% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2008 Benefit
Heating: $1,278 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2007 Heating)
12,077
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - February 28
State
Senior Tax Rebate
Provides a tax rebate in the form of a check made out to the client for up to $500 or $600 depending on program guidelines. You must be 65 years of age or older, or over age 18 and 100% disabled, and a Wyoming resident for one full year at the time of application. An applicant must be income qualified. Applications available through your local senior center.
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/fieldop/Energy%20Assistance%20Information.htm
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance and Energy Efficiency
Pacific Power
Pacific Power partners with Wyoming Energy Council, Inc. to replace inefficient appliances such as refrigerators and air-conditioners with Energy Star-certified models.
1-800-222-4335
www.pacific-power.com/Navigation/Navigation1356.html
Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power
Will provide a $30 benefit per household to LIEAP eligible customers.
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Energy Share of Wyoming
Energy assistance for those who do not qualify for LIEAP and are experiencing a situation such as a medical or family crisis, which makes it difficult to pay their energy bills. Funded by utility companies, customers, local businesses and private donation. Applications are taken through the local Salvation Army or the Sundance, Gillette or Sheridan Powder River Energy offices.
Lower Valley Energy
The Operation Roundup
The program, which is administered by an independent board of directors, provides assistance with energy, fuel, housing and food expenses for local families and individuals needing assistance. Applications are available at either office.
Jackson Office, 307-733-2446
Afton Office, 307-885-3175
Page Last Updated: November 12, 2008