Heating Assistance
Energy Assistance Information
Energy assistance programs help pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.
- Households who are at or below 50% of the median state income are eligible.
- The size of the grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage.
- Energy Assistance is federally funded through the US Department of Human Services.
- Funds are available for renters or homeowners.
Energy Assistance Services Include
- Direct payment to the energy provider.
- Education for consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely.
- Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers.
- Crisis help for utility disconnections or emergency fuel
deliveries.
- Emergency heating system repair or replacement.
- AEOA (Duluth) - (218)-624-7625 - www.aeoa.org
- AEOA (Virginia) - (800) 662-5711 - www.aeoa.org
- Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency (Superior) - (715)-392-5127
- Lakes & Pines - (218)-679-1800