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Kentucky

FY 2009 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State/County | Utility | Charitable

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-456-3452
Web Site: http://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dfs/LIHEAP.htm

LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Community Action Agencies

LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$68,353,278 - regular block grant
$6,305,439 - emergency contingency funds

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
130% Federal Poverty Level

LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating: $350 maximum
Crisis: $400 maximum for electricity and natural gas

LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2007 Heating)
100,485

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 5 - December 14
Crisis: January 5 - March 31

State/County

Low-Income Rate Assistance

The Department of Social Services Preventive Assistance Program initiative assists families with an energy payment of up to $300 per family if payment would prevent removal of a child from the family or assist in reuniting the child with the family.

Low-Income Energy Efficiency

Project WARM
Since 1982, Project WARM has provided free weatherization and energy conservation services to residents of Louisville and Jefferson County. Weatherization measures include sealing air leaks, adding attic insulation, and offering energy education. Free self-help classes on window cover installation and conservation measures are available during the winter.
502-636-9276

Summer Cooling

  • Each summer, air conditioners are loaned to people whose health is threatened by the high heat and humidity as verified by their doctors. The program was established and operates through local donations. Available in Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties.
    Contact the Community Action Council, 1-800-244-2275
    www.communityactionky.org/Agencies/tabid/331/Default.aspx

  • Air conditioners and fans are available in Louisville to households with incomes at 110 percent of federal poverty income guidelines or below. Households that include a member with a life-threatening medical condition are given an air conditioner and a volunteer technician to install it. Those who meet the poverty guidelines, but not the medical criteria, are given a fan. Contact the Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership:
    Central District, 502-574-1157
    East District, 502-574-1270
    South District, 502-574-1272
    West District, 502-574-1274

Louisville Metro Housing (Weatherization)
Installs weatherization materials for low income Louisville Metro residents.
502-574-3249
www.lgeenergy.com/rsc/lge/heating_assistance.asp

Utility

Low-Income Rate Assistance

Louisville Gas & Electric
Home Energy Assistance
Provides a year-round fixed credit that varies by month and is based on the household’s income, size and utility bills for the previous 12 months, an adjustment for monthly normal heating degree days, and any significant changes in utility pricing. The credit can be applied to arrearages. Customers with household income at or below 110% of federal poverty guidelines must have a minimum monthly household income of $100 and household utility arrearages under $700 and to participate.
502-589-1444 or 1-800-331-7370

Kentucky Utilites
Home Energy Assistance
Eligible customers will receive a fixed amount of $294 per year in seven monthly installments of $42 that are applied to the current bill. The credit will be applied to bills during peak heating and cooling months and cannot be used to reduce arrearages. Customers must use electric heat and have household income at or below 110% of federal poverty guideline to participate.
1-800-981-0600  

Low-Income Energy Efficiency

Duke Energy
Eligible households receive a furnace/heat pump clean and tune, energy efficient light bulbs, energy saving tips and, if needed, hot water heater wrap, weather-stripping and pipe wrap. Depending on the condition of the home and its energy usage, other services may include duct sealing, wall and attic insulation and other air leakage sealing measures. For additional information and to see if you qualify, call People Working Cooperatively (PWC) at 859-331-1991 or e-mail kathy.schroder@duke-energy.com.
www.duke-energy.com/kentucky/savings/home-weatherization.asp

Louisville Gas & Electric
WeCare
Participants receive a walk-through inspection and energy education. Many will receive HVAC and water heater system inspection, air sealing and attic insulation. Eligibility: income 125% of the federal poverty level or less, priority is given to  elderly and disabled.
1-800-251-7808
www.lgeenergy.com/rsc/lge/dsm.asp

Kentucky Utilities
WeCare
All participants receive a walk-through inspection and energy education. Many will receive HVAC and water heater system inspection, air sealing and attic insulation. Eligibility: income equal to or less than 125% of the federal poverty level, priority is given to elderly and disabled.
1-800-251-7808 or email at ku.dsm@lgeenergy.com
www.lgeenergy.com/rsc/ku/dsm.asp#wecare


Emergency Charitable Assistance

Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html

Duke Energy
WinterCare Fund
Eligible customers will receive a one-time payment available November through March or until funds are depleted. For additional information or to apply for assistance, please contact the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission at 1-800-456-3452 or 1-800-372-2973
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/wintercare.asp

Louisville Gas & Electric
Winterhelp
Helps low-income customers pay their heating bills. LG&E will match residential customers' donations to Community Winterhelp on a dollar-for-dollar basis through April. Applications are accepted in early February of each year at the Community Ministry location nearest the applicant’s home.
502-561-6830 ext. 150
www.lgeenergy.com/newsroom/archive2004/news_lge121504.asp

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation
E.N.U.F. (Emergency Needline Utility Funds)
The Calloway County Needline office or other agencies familiar with emergency needs distribute an emergency fund created by customer donations.
270-247-1321
www.wkrecc.com/services.htm


Page Last Updated: November 12, 2008