Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public inquiries: 1-800-383-4278
Website
Online Application
iServe Nebraska
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Public Assistance Offices
Website
LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$32,106,402
*including additional $885,929 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Line
LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating: $154 minimum, $1,050 maximum
Cooling: $273 minimum, $700 maximum
Crisis: $500 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2020
Heating: 35,711
Cooling: 11,655
Winter/Year-round Crisis: 1,349
Other Crisis: 337
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - March 31
Cooling: June 1 - August 31
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: Year-round
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Aquila
- Heatshare Provides financial assistance, counseling, and referrals to other utility funding sources when a household shows they are unable to make their monthly utility bill payment.
1-800-336-4547
www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html - Heat Aid Fund Funds for the program are available January 1 through May 31. Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or show a crisis need and have received a shut off notice. Applicants must first apply for aid through government programs.To find out more about Heat Aid eligibility requirements, call the Salvation Army at 402-898-5966.
Black Hills Energy
HeatShare
Customer and employee contributions are matched by the utility. The Salvation Army administers the energy assistance funds through their HeatShare program. To find out more about the program contact your local Salvation Army or call 1-800-699-3439 ext. 5885 for assistance.
Hastings Utility
Share Some Warmth
Funds, collected by Hastings Utility and administered by the Salvation Army, are distributed for utility bills from December 1st to April 30th. Eligibility includes: age 60 or above and/or handicapped (special hardship or crisis situations may be considered); delinquent utility bill subject to cutoff; and applicant is unable to qualify under other governmental assistance programs.
402-463-1371
Metropolitan Utilities District
Heat Aid Fund
Funds for the program come from customer donations and are available January 1 through May 31. Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or show a crisis need and have received a shut off notice. Applicants must first apply for aid through government programs.
To find out more about Heat Aid eligibility requirements or make an appointment, call the Salvation Army at 402-898-5966.
MidAmerican Energy
Heat Aid Fund
Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or show a crisis need and have received a shut off notice. Applicants must first apply for aid through government programs.
To find out more about Heat Aid eligibility requirements, call the Salvation Army at 402-898-5966.
Nebraska Public Power District
Pennies for Power
Customer donations assist households facing financial hardship who are unable to pay their electric bills. Eligible customers can get assistance once every 12 months.
Persons interested in applying for either energy assistance program can call the American Red Cross Heartland Chapter at 402-343-7755, or toll free, 1-888-890-9569 CST to apply for assistance. An automated message will detail the application process.
http://www.nppd.com/my-account/pennies-for-power/
Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round Up
Customer contributions are available to any person(s), family unit, group, organization, charity or like organization for charitable purposes. Applications are available at the Niobrara Valley Electric office or online.
402-336-2803 or 800-967-1987
Omaha Public Power District
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP was established in 1988 to help disadvantaged families pay energy-related expenses primarily during the spring, summer and fall months. Such expenses might include higher-than-normal summer cooling bills or emergency equipment repairs. Funds for the program come from customer donations and newsletter advertising revenues. The Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross administers the program.
402-343-7755 or 1-888-890-9569
http://www.oppd.com/residential/payment/assistance-programs/
