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

Rocky Mountain Power
Partners with Wyoming Energy Council, Inc. to provide low income weatherization services.
1-800-538-4228

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: December 31, 2008