Mississippi

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

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquires: 1-800-421-0762
Website: www.mdhs.state.ms.us/cs_info.html

LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
www.mdhs.state.ms.us/csdir2.html

LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$39,011,051 - regular block grant
$3,610,562 - emergency contingency funds

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level

LIHEAP FY 2006 Benefit
Heating and cooling: $250 average

LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2006 )
Heating: 61,750
Cooling: 34,300

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - September 30
Crisis: Year-round

Utility

Low-Income Rate Assistance

Mississippi Power
Monthly base charge is waived ($0.46 per day) for eligible low-income and elderly customers receiving SSI or AFDC.
1-800-532-1502

Low-Income Energy Efficiency

Entergy Mississippi
Helping Hands
The program has an annual goal of weatherizing 100 homes with techniques such as weather-stripping, replacing old doors and windows, caulking, and plugging up drafts. Entergy Mississippi purchases all the necessary materials and conducts training for volunteer organizations that provide the labor.
1-800-368-3749

Emergency Charitable Assistance

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

Alcorn County Electric Power Association
Customer donations provide funds for families or individuals needing emergency help. The program is administered by the Corinth Welfare Association. To apply for help, phone or visit CWA located in City Hall, 300 Childs Street.
662-287-5157
www.ace-power.com/Programspagegreen.html

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. The program is administered by the Salvation Army in MS and all donations go directly to Atmos customers in need that meet criteria established by the Salvation Army. To contact the nearest energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html
1-888-286-6700

Entergy
1-800-368-3749

Energy Concern
Customer donations and Entergy funds (Entergy provides a $2 match for every $1 employee contribution) assist low-income elderly and disabled.
www.entergy-mississippi.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp
Beat The Heat
Entergy Mississippi's annual campaign distributes fans to customers throughout its 45-county service territory. To ensure the program reaches those who need it most, Entergy Mississippi partners with community agencies to identify eligible participants.

Mississippi Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to elderly and disabled who need help with their energy bills. Project SHARE is administered by the American Red Cross and funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. Apply for assistance at the American Red Cross.
https://customerservice.southerncompany.com/ProjectShare/ProjectShare.aspx

Tupelo Water & Light
Tupelo Cares
A fund built on voluntary contributions of customers that is used to aid people facing energy bill woes. The elderly, disabled, the poor or people who face financial stress because of job layoffs or illness may qualify for help. A household could get as much as $150 in assistance on an electric bill, during a 12-month period.
662-841-6470

Page Last Updated: October 22, 2008