Energy

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia DSS energy assistance program covering fuel, crisis, cooling, and weatherization pathways for income-eligible households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit amount varies by EAP component and household circumstances Deadline: Fuel: second Tuesday in October to second Friday in November; Crisis: Nov 1-Mar 15; Cooling: mid-June to mid-August Location: Virginia

Washington State Home Energy Rebates 2025: Get Up to $14,000 for Efficiency and Electrification Upgrades

Washington State Department of Commerce rebates that leverage Inflation Reduction Act funds for home efficiency and electrification.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $14,000 per household plus potential community adders Deadline: Program expected to launch in 2025 following DOE approval Location: Washington

Win $100,000 for Student Climate Startups: The Complete Guide to the MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2025-2026

If you and a teammate have a student-led climate or energy startup with real promise, this is one of those rare competitions that actually changes trajectories.

Amount: $100,000+ in non-dilutive cash prizes Deadline: Jan 11, 2026 Location: Global

Win DOE Grid Resilience Funding for Utilities and Communities: A Practical Guide to the $10.5 Billion GRIP Program

The electric grid is the most taken-for-granted miracle in America—right up until it isn’t.

Amount: $10.5 billion total program funding Deadline: Varies; see Funding Opportunities on program page Location: United States

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Provides heating and electric bill assistance, crisis aid, and furnace services for income-qualified Wisconsin households.

Type: Benefit Amount: $200–$1,500 per heating season; crisis and furnace grants may add $1,200+ Deadline: Heating assistance available October 1–May 15; crisis assistance year-round Location: Wisconsin

Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Helps Wyoming households pay winter heating bills, delivers crisis fuel, and funds energy efficiency upgrades.

Type: Benefit Amount: $200–$2,000 per season based on income, energy burden, and fuel usage; crisis grants cover additional costs Deadline: Applications accepted September 1–February 28 for regular benefits; crisis aid available through May Location: Wyoming