Alaska

FY 2009 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-470-3058, 1-888-804-6330 (Outside Anchorage)
Website: www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/hap/

Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/hap/

LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$23,568,461 - regular block grant
$7,359,326 - emergency contingency funds

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level

LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating: $170 min, $2,975 max

LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2007 Heating)
8,887

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 1 - April 30
(September 1 early application for elderly/disabled)
Crisis: November 1 - April 30

State

Power Cost Equalization Program (PCE)
PCE program provides economic assistance to customers in rural areas of Alaska where the kilowatt-hour charge for electricity can be three to five times higher than the charge in more urban areas of the state. The program seeks to equalize the power cost per kilowatt-hour statewide. For more detailed information, go to Alaska Statute 42.45.110.
907-269-4630 or E-mail: Tharper@aidea.org
www.commerce.state.ak.us/dca/edrg/

Low-Income Emergency Assistance

General Relief Assistance (GRA)
GRA provides for the basic needs of Alaskans not eligible for other state assistance programs.  Examples of basic needs include shelter, and utilities. GRA can provide limited assistance for clothing, transportation, food, medical care and burial. Applicants must demonstrate and verify an unmet emergent need in the month of application.  
907-465-3347

Utility

Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)
Home$ense
An energy audit and energy saving measures are provided at no cost to Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program recipients.
907-452-5323 or 1-800-478-5323
www.gvea.com/memserv/energysense/homesense.php

Page Last Updated: October 21, 2008