Utility Assistance

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Home Energy Assistance Program

The Maine Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low- to moderate-income homeowners and renters pay part of heating costs and can help during an energy emergency.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household and season based on income, household size, fuel type, usage, and … Deadline: 2025-2026 HEAP was open Aug. 1, 2025 with processing through funds or May 29, 2026. ECIP was listed as Dec. 3, 2025 to Apr. 30, 2026. Confirm current-year dates with your local CAA. Location: Maine

Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Idaho LIHEAP provides limited, one-time heating assistance payments through local Community Action agencies to help eligible households with utility bills and energy-related emergencies.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: One seasonal payment per program year for eligible households Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Idaho

Indiana Energy Assistance Program Guide 2025 to 2026 How to Get Up to 1000 Toward Your Heating and Electric Bills

If you live in Indiana and your winter plans mostly involve worrying about the next utility bill, the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is absolutely worth your time. This is not a loan.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Loan Amount: Winter benefit $150-$1,000 depending on fuel; crisis aid for shutoffs and furnace repair Deadline: Program year begins Oct 2; winter benefits close May 20 or until funds exhausted Location: Indiana

Kentucky Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Provides temporary help with home heating costs and emergency energy crises through Kentucky LIHEAP, including crisis and cooling support when available.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by application type, household income, fuel type, and available funding Deadline: No fixed statewide date; each component is opened and funded by season and county announcements Location: Kentucky

Los Angeles Utility Assistance Programs 2025 Guide: How to Cut Your LADWP Bill by 30 Percent or More

If you live in Los Angeles and your utility bill makes you wince every month, you are exactly who the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had in mind when it built its low income and Lifeline discounts.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $39 monthly electric discount, 25-30% water/sewer reduction, free efficient appliances, … Deadline: Apply anytime; renew every 2 years or when requested Location: California and Los Angeles

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)

Statewide LIHEAP administration and local parish intake for heating and cooling energy help in Louisiana, including crisis support.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household eligibility, energy type, season, and parish allocation Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Louisiana

Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

State-funded seasonal help for Montana households for heating and electricity costs, with an associated application and appeal process administered by DPHHS local offices.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size, income limits, dwelling type, and fuel source Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Montana

Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Income-tested energy assistance for qualifying Nevada households, including annual support and crisis help through the Energy Assistance Program.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Income-based annual benefit Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Nevada

Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio utility-bill assistance program with HEAP, crisis support, and related payment-plan pathways for income-eligible households.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit amount varies by household size, income, fuel source, and utility account circumstances Deadline: May 30, 2026 Location: Ohio

Oregon Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households lower home energy costs through energy-provider-paid assistance, with applications handled by local Community Action Agencies rather than a single statewide online portal.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size, income, utility type, county region, and local allocation Deadline: No fixed statewide deadline for regular energy assistance; intake can be paused temporarily by counties depending on staffing and funding Location: Oregon