[Last updated: 03/18/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contacts
Public Inquiries: 866-494-1981
Website
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2025 Funding
$30,590,571
*including additional $1,153,866 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
(150% FPG for households with 9 or more members)
LIHEAP FY 2025 Benefit
Heating: $160 minimum, $640 maximum
Cooling: $160 minimum, $640 maximum
Crisis: $500 maximum
LIHEAP Program Dates
For counties: Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo, Apache, Greenlee, Graham, Cochise, and Santa Cruz
Heating: November 1 - March 31: Cooling: April 1 - October 31
For counties: Mojave, La Paz, Yuma, Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, and Pima
Heating: December 1 - March 31; Cooling: April 1 - November 32
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 11,248
Cooling: 24,978
Crisis: 10,706
Weatherization: 537
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Arizona Public Service
Energy Support (E3) and Medical Care Equipment (E4) Programs
Offers a discount of 20 or 60 percent off the cost of electricity for customers who meet certain income guidelines.
http://www.aps.com/en/residential/accountservices/assistanceprograms/Pages/limited-income-home.aspx
Salt River Project
Economy Price Plan
Customers with limited incomes can receive $23 off SRP charges each month through the Economy Price Plan. To receive an application or for more information, call SRP at 602-236-8888 in Phoenix, or from outside the 602, 623 or 480 area codes, call toll-free number at 800-258-4777.
www.srpnet.com/prices/economy.aspx
Southwest Gas
Low Income Ratepayer Assistance (LIRA) For households with a recently lost job, even if they are receiving unemployment benefits. people who apply may qualify for a reduced energy rate.
https://myaccount.swgas.com/Portal/#/LiraProgramPre
Tucson Electric Power Company
520-623-7711
https://www.tep.com/customer-assistance/
Low-Income Discount
Customers whose household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, may qualify for an $20 discount off their bill each month.
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Senior Citizen Discount Life Support Discount NTUA offers a 10% discount to customers who are 60 years or older and have an annual household income of $ 21,000 or less. A 10% discount is available to customers who require utility services to be maintained for a life-threatening health condition that is certified by a licensed physician.
www.ntua.com/
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Southwest Gas
Weatherization Program
Energy-saving measures are available to income-qualified customers, at no cost. Examples of energy-saving measures are caulking, insulation, weather-stripping, ductwork repairs and windows.
Contacts and web site, https://www.swgas.com/en/arizona-weatherization.
UniSource Energy Services
Low-Income Weatherization Program
UniSource works with partner agencies to make free energy efficiency retrofits to the homes of income-qualifying customers. If you qualify for assistance, these improvements could significantly reduce your monthly utility bills.
https://www.uesaz.com/weatherization-assistance/
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Arizona Public Service
Project S.H.A.R.E. (Service to Help Arizonans with Relief on Energy)
Project S.H.A.R.E may be able to help pay energy (gas, electric, oil, wood) bills for seniors over 60, living on a fixed income and facing a financial emergency or for customers under age 60 and experiencing special hardships or for disabled with no source of income.
Contact your local Salvation Army.
https://www.aps.com/en/Residential/Account/Assistance-Programs/Project-SHARE
Mohave Electric Coop
Members Helping Members
The energy-assistance program is available for members who live at or below the current Federal poverty level and are facing a crisis in their household. Financial assistance will be determined on a case by case basis up to. Funds will be used for Mohave member's electric bills only, paid directly to the member's account. Required documentation for consideration includes: Driver's License or government issued identification, social security card, proof of income and current Mohave Electric bill. After completion of the application members can call The River Fund to schedule a confidential interview 702-298-0611.
Applications are available at our Customer Service Office.
www.mohaveelectric.com/content/mmeap-energy-assistance-program
Salt River Project
SHARE Customers in need of SHARE funds can request assistance by calling SRP Customer Resource Counselors at (602) 236-3000.
An SRP Customer Resource Counselor can refer you to the appropriate Salvation Army office and advise what information you will need.
Southwest Gas Corporation
Energy Share
Energy Share is an emergency fund that provides direct assistance to qualified people with unexpected financial difficulties, such as the loss of a job or a medical emergency. All Energy Share donations are managed and distributed by The Salvation Army.
http://www.salvationarmysouthernnevada.org/#!family-services/c1ogs
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Operation Roundup
Customer donations help families cope with emergencies, illnesses and special medical needs and aid community and emergency service providers.
An application is available on the website or at your local SSVEC office.
http://www.ssvec.org/programs-vendors/operation-round-up/
Trico Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations help Trico members in emergency situations. Requests for assistance are evaluated by the Trico Charitable Trust Board.
Applications are available online and can be emailed to: coleent@trico.coop or mailed to:
Trico Charitable Trust
c/o Coleen Tom
P.O. Box 930
Marana, AZ 85653
520-744-2944
UniSource Energy Services
Customer Assistance Residential Energy Support (CARES)
Through the CARES program, qualified electric customers receive a $16 monthly discount, while gas customers can receive a $3 discount on standard basic service and meter charges as well as a 15 cent-per-therm discount for up to 100 therms of gas use each month from November through April.
https://www.uesaz.com/payment-assistance/
