MONROE - Funding is still available through Wednesday, May 15 to help low-income households pay for home heating costs through the Home Energy Plus program.
The average heating assistance benefit is $338, and the average electric benefit is $174. Eligibility is based on household income, household size and home heating/electric costs to determine the amount of benefits an individual or family can receive. The program pays benefits directly to fuel suppliers to help offset the cost of home heating/electric costs.
Residents can apply for assistance through county social service offices, tribal governments and private non-profit agencies. To apply, call 866-432-8947 or visit www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov and click on the "Where to Apply" tab. Residents may be eligible if the gross household income is 60 percent of the state median income level or less.
The income guidelines for the 2012-13 Wisconsin Home Energy Program heating season are:
• A household of one with an annual income at or below $24,282
• A household of two with an annual income at or below $31,754
• A household of three with an annual income at or below $39,225
• A household of four with an annual income at or below $46,697
• A household of five with an annual income at or below $54,169
• A household of six with an annual income at or below $61,640
• A household of seven with an annual income at or below $63,041
• A household of eight with an annual income at or below $64,442
The Home Energy Plus Program receives federal funding for heating assistance. The state of Wisconsin received $95.3 million for this heating season.
Last year, the average heating benefit was $348 for 221,785 households.
In addition to heating and electric assistance, the Home Energy Plus Program offers emergency fuel assistance, counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets, proactive co-payment plans and emergency furnace repair and replacement.
The average heating assistance benefit is $338, and the average electric benefit is $174. Eligibility is based on household income, household size and home heating/electric costs to determine the amount of benefits an individual or family can receive. The program pays benefits directly to fuel suppliers to help offset the cost of home heating/electric costs.
Residents can apply for assistance through county social service offices, tribal governments and private non-profit agencies. To apply, call 866-432-8947 or visit www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov and click on the "Where to Apply" tab. Residents may be eligible if the gross household income is 60 percent of the state median income level or less.
The income guidelines for the 2012-13 Wisconsin Home Energy Program heating season are:
• A household of one with an annual income at or below $24,282
• A household of two with an annual income at or below $31,754
• A household of three with an annual income at or below $39,225
• A household of four with an annual income at or below $46,697
• A household of five with an annual income at or below $54,169
• A household of six with an annual income at or below $61,640
• A household of seven with an annual income at or below $63,041
• A household of eight with an annual income at or below $64,442
The Home Energy Plus Program receives federal funding for heating assistance. The state of Wisconsin received $95.3 million for this heating season.
Last year, the average heating benefit was $348 for 221,785 households.
In addition to heating and electric assistance, the Home Energy Plus Program offers emergency fuel assistance, counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets, proactive co-payment plans and emergency furnace repair and replacement.