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Wisconsin’s utility moratorium ends April 15
Heating assistance

MADISON — Wisconsin’s utility disconnection moratorium ends April 15.

But Wisconsinites having problems paying their natural gas or electric bills can use the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.

Every year, WHEAP helps families pay heating bills and provides peace of mind. According to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, more than 200,000 Wisconsin households received assistance through WHEAP last year. 

While the disconnection moratorium will be ending in the next few weeks, households in Wisconsin still have time to apply for WHEAP funds. Customers can find more information about WHEAP and other energy assistance options at alliantenergy.com/energyassistance.

Wisconsin programs include:

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program: The statewide program provides support for households who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Up to $40,000 per household may be available to help pay mortgages, utilities, local property taxes and more.

Hometown Care Energy Fund: The Fund is supported by Alliant Energy customers, employees, retirees and shareowners. The dollars collected are distributed to qualifying customer accounts as funding is available.

WHEAP and Crisis Funding: The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program provides funds for heating and electric costs, as well as energy crisis situations. If you are approved to receive LIHEAP funding, you will also automatically qualify for Public Benefits assistance through Wisconsin’s Public Benefits program.

Find more information on WHEAP, including income guidelines, application deadlines and more, at https://energyandhousing.wi.gov/Pages/AgencyResources/energy-assistance.aspx.

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund: Customers who are experiencing a financial burden may also qualify for financial assistance through the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. If you do not meet the income requirements for LIHEAP, you may still qualify for KWW/CF.

More details and the online application are available on the KWW/CF website. You can also call 211 or apply online at esi.help if you live in these counties.