Nevada

Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 800-992-0900
Website

Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Northern Intake Offices
Southern Intake Offices

Weatherization Assistance Program
Website and Contact Information

LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$15,222,751
*including additional $724,307 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level

LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating or cooling: $240 minimum, $3,136 maximum
Crisis: $3,136 maximum
Weatherization: $10,000 maximum

LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2020
Heating: 26,010
Winter/Year-round Crisis: 121
Other Crisis: 71

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating and cooling: Year-round
Crisis and Weatherization: Year-round

State

In August 2001, a Universal Energy Charge (UEC) was imposed on customers of electric and gas utilities to pay for low-income energy programs. About $10 million is raised annually with 75% to be distributed through the state LIHEAP agency to supplement LIHEAP; and 25% through the state weatherization agency for low-income energy efficiency.

Utility

Low-Income Rate Assistance

Lincoln County Power District
Company funds provide deposit and reconnection fee waivers to low-income households who could not secure other assistance. 775-962-5122

Low-Income Energy Efficiency

Rebuilding Together in Southern Nevada - Christmas in April
Seniors or disabled who are low income and have owned their home for 1 year or more may be eligible for home repairs and handicap ramps.
Call 702-259-4900 for more information.

Sierra Air (Sparks, NV)
In Sparks, heating and air conditioning contractor Sierra Air donates labor, parts and materials to service furnaces for homeowners who can't afford needed repairs.The program runs from Dec. 10 to Jan. 5.
775-356-5566

Southwest Gas Corporation 
Seniors Helping Seniors
Weatherization Program Provides qualified customers with primary energy conservation assistance such as weather-stripping, caulking, door sweeps, low-flow showerheads, pipe insulation, switch and outlet natural gaskets, water heater blankets and energy education. To qualify, homeowners must be at least 55 years of age or disabled, and have an annual income that does not exceed $25,000. Seniors Helping Seniors is administered only in southern Nevada. customers with senior assistance, referrals, and a detailed energy conservation booklet.
For further information please call 702-382-4412.

Emergency Charitable Assistance

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

NV Energy 
www.nvenergy.com/home/assistance/

  • Project REACH (Relief through Energy Assistance to Prevent Customer Hardships) A program designed to help vulnerable adults over the age of 62, seniors who are isolated, medically fragile people, as well as deployed reserve and National Guard members in need of emergency energy assistance. Available during the summer months until funds are exhausted. Project REACH is administered through a network of United Way of Southern Nevada partner agencies.

    Caring, Helping, & Restoring Lives Inc. - 889-4466
    Clark County Senior Advocate Program - 455-7051
    East Valley Family Service - 631-7098
    HELP of Southern Nevada - 369-4357 ext. 231
    Helping Hands of Vegas Valley - 633-7264 ext. 212
    Henderson Senior Center - (702) 267-2950
    HopeLink - 566-0576 ext. 10
    Las Vegas Senior Lifeline - 933-1194
    Las Vegas - Clark County Urban League - 636-3949
    Laughlin Family Resource Center - 298-2592
    Lutheran Social Services of Nevada - 639-1730
    Nevada Association of Latin Americans (NALA) - 382-6252
    North Las Vegas Helping Hands - 649-7853
    Salvation Army Family Services - 649-8240
    United Labor Agency of Nevada (ULAN) - 648-3500

  • Special Assistance Fund for Energy (SAFE) A low-income, energy assistance program administered by Community Services Agency. Shareholder funds, up to a maximum of $100,000, match public donations on a dollar for dollar basis. SAFE funds can be received once during a 12-month period for a utility bill at least 30 days past due.

    Carson City: 775-882-8448
    Churchill County: 775-428-2600
    Douglas County: 775-782-9825
    Elko County: 775-738-4375 #22
    Esmeralda County: 775-485-6309
    Eureka County: 775-468-0466
    Humboldt County: 775-623-6342
    Lander County: 775-635-2503
    Lyon County: 775-577-5009
    Mineral County: 775-945-2471
    Nye County: 775-482-8125
    Pershing County: 775-273-2208
    Storey County: 775-847-0968
    Washoe County: 775-834-4444

Southwest Gas
Energy Share
An emergency fund program that provides direct assistance to qualified people with unexpected financial difficulties, such as the loss of a job or a medical emergency. All Energy Share donations are managed and distributed by The Salvation Army.
https://www.swgas.com/en/energy-share

Valley Electric Association 
Lighthouse Assistance Program
The program is designed to provide assistance to members who, through income limitations or other unusual circumstances find themselves in a situation where they are having difficulty paying their electric bill. The program is administered by the County social service agencies in the counties serviced by the Association.
Contact Mindy Morrow, 775-727-5312
www.vea.coop/content/lighthouse-program