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Utah

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

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-877-488-3233
Website: community.utah.gov/housing_and_community_development/SEAL/HEAT_program/index.html

Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
http://housing.utah.gov/seal/offices.html

LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$32,094,108 - regular block grant
$3,660,610 - emergency contingency funds

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level

LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating: $875 maximum

LIHEAP Households Served (FY 2008 Heating)
32,400

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 1 - April 30 (The following counties will stay open until October 1: Weber, Morgan, Davis and Washington )
Crisis: Year-round


Utility

Low-Income Rate Assistance

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Home Electric Lifeline Program (HELP)
The program is funded through a surcharge on all electric customer bills, averaging about $0.12 per month, and operates in coordination with Utah’s LIHEAP. Applications will be available for non-LIHEAP households at community-based organizations when LIHEAP is not operating. Participating customers will receive an $8 per month credit on their bills.
1-888-221-7070
www.rockymtnpower.net/Navigation/Navigation1358.html

Low-Income Energy Efficiency

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Energy education, electrical usage evaluation, appliance testing, audit and the installation of cost-effective measures.
1-877-488-3233
www.rockymtnpower.net/Navigation/Navigation1358.html

Emergency Charitable Assistance

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

Questar Gas
REACH - Residential Energy Assistance through Community Help
REACH is funded through contributions from local residents through tax-deductible donations included with their utility payments and donations from utility employees and stockholders. The American Red Cross administers the program and distributes the funds. Eligibility: low income and age 65 or older or disabled.
All of Utah 1-800-328-9272
Salt Lake City 801-323-7000
Ogden 801-627-0000
Provo 435-373-8580
Logan 801-752-1125
St. George 801-674-4440
www.questargas.com/ServicesRes/BillingPayments/

Catholic Community Services
Crisis Funds for Salt Lake County
Applications are available April to January for help once per heating season. Eligibility: must be approved for HEAT program first, based on 125 percent of poverty guidelines.  
801-977-9119
www.questargas.com/ServicesRes/BillingPayments/

Provo City Power

  • HELP
    Voluntary donations are sent each month to Community Action Services to distribute.
    801-373-8200
  • The city also has a program to help military families, with 50 percent of the utility bill written off for up to six months.
    801-852-6000

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Lend a Hand
An organization formed to help families and seniors in need pay their winter heating bills. Customer donations are matched dollar-for dollar by Utah Power,funds are administered by the American Red Cross.
1-800-328-9272 or 801-323-7000
www.rockymtnpower.net/Navigation/Navigation1358.html


Page Last Updated: November 4, 2008