Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 866-205-4357
Website
Online Application
https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase/web/heat/app
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts Website
LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$25,688,159
*including additional $708,469 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating and Cooling: $290 minimum, $950 maximum
Crisis: $2,000 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2020
Heating: 32,317
Winter/Year-round
Crisis: 669 Weatherization: 311
LIHEAP Program Dates
Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Dominion Energy (formerly Questar Gas)
Energy Assistance Fund (EAF)
EAF provides HEAT-qualified customers with a one-time $107 credit during the year. After a HEAT payment has been applied to the customer's bill, they will receive the EAF credit as well.
https://jobs.utah.gov/housing/scso/seal/dominion.html
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Home Electric Lifeline Program (HELP)
If your income meets HEAT Assistance guidelines, you may be eligible for a credit on your Rocky Mountain Power bill. Mention this to the HEAT Assistance Office when applying for financial assistance and they can assist you in enrolling for the bill credit. All HELP applications are processed by Salt Lake Community Action Program in Salt Lake regardless of where you live in the State of Utah.
Call 801-961-7286 or 1-800-948-7540 to obtain more information and an application.
http://housing.utah.gov/seal/help.html
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Dominion Energy
Residential Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)
The Salvation Army Utility Assistance Program assists in administering Dominion Energy's REACH program. To be eligible, households must be under 150 percent of poverty guidelines for gross monthly income.
801-969-0526
https://saltlakecity.salvationarmy.org
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. Due to funding limitations, households with senior and disabled family members are given priority. 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
