Wisconsin

Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utilities | Charitable

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-866-432-8947
Website

Online Application
https://energybenefit.wi.gov/

LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts

Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website

LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$111,304,914
*including additional $1,781,848 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income

LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating: $30 minimum, $2,122 maximum
Crisis: $1,200 maximum

LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2023
Heating: 186,017
Year-round Crisis: 25,050
Weatherization: 3,430

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - May 15
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: July 1 - June 30

State

Low-Income Energy Efficiency Assistance
Focus On Energy is a public-private partnership offering energy information and services to energy utility customers throughout Wisconsin. The Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program assists Wisconsin residents in making energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Wisconsin residents who receive their electricity from a participating utility, and who meet the income requirements, are eligible to participate. Depending on results from a home energy assessment, energy efficiency measures may include insulation, sealing air leaks, heating system update or energy saving devices.
Visit the Focus on Energy website for more information or an application or call 800-762-7077 to receive an application.

Utilities

The Public Benefits Fund (PBF) legislation requires municipal electric utilities and electric cooperatives to collect fees annually per customer, with half of the funds collected going to low-income programs. Many municipal and co-op utilities retain the fees for their own internal low-income/weatherization programs. If approved for LIHEAP, customers of some municipals and co-ops can receive bill credits, home energy efficiency measures or refrigerator replacements.

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility
Energy Assistance Program
If approved for WHEAP,  customers automatically qualify for additional assistance through the utility's local Energy Assistance Program.The Energy Assistance Program is funded with the portion of the Commitment to Community dollars specifically set aside for income-qualifying individuals and families, and will be given in the form of a credit on qualifying customers' electric bills.
262-375-7650
https://www.cedarburglightandwater.org/energy-assistance

Manitowoc Public Utilities

  • Commitment to Community Program A customer receiving a state heating assistance benefit is automatically eligible for this program. An electric assistance benefit will appear as a credit on a future bill. Call MPU at (920) 683-4600, or Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation at 1-800-720-0702.
  • Weatherization Assistance Based on a home energy analysis, eligible customers may receive insulation, air sealing, heating system repair or replacement, water saving measures and compact fluorescent lighting. Pick up an application at MPU or call Partners for Community Development at 920-459-2780 or 1-800-584-8172.

Menasha Utilities

  • Energy Assistance Program Establish income eligibility through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). Customers in Winnebago County should contact Energy Services Inc. at (920) 231-0600. Customers in Outagamie County should contact Energy Services Inc. at 800-506-5596 and Calumet County customers should contact the Calumet County Energy Assistance Program at 849-1400.
    www.menashautilities.com/energy_efficiency/default.asp?CategoryNumber=3
  • Home Weatherization Administered in conjunction with the City of Menasha's Community Development Department, call 967-3640.
    www.menashautilities.com/energy_efficiency/default.asp?CategoryNumber=3
    Contact 967-3400 for more information about both programs.

New Holstein Utilities 
Energy Assistance Program
Establish income eligibility through the federally funded Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). To learn more about the WHEAP application process, customers should contact Calumet County Social Services (920) 849-1400.
https://www.nhutilities.org/

New Richmond Utilities
Energy Assistance Program
Establish eligibility through WHEAP. Customers should contact St. Croix County Social Services located at the New Richmond Health Center, 715-246-4167. If approved for WHEAP, you will receive more information about your eligibility for New Richmond Utilities' Energy Assistance Program.
https://www.nrutilities.com/

Oconomowoc Utilities

Plymouth Utilities 
Energy Assistance Program
Home Weatherization Program Establish income eligibility through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). Contact Sheboygan County Health and Human Services at (920) 459-3207. Or, for more information submit a form online or call 920-893-1471.
www.plymouthutilities.com/energy_efficiency/

River Falls Municipal Utilities
Customer Credit Program
To qualify for the program you must verify through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) that your gross household income from the last three months falls within the eligibility guidelines. To verify WHEAP eligibility, contact St. Croix County Social Services, 715-386-4600 or Pierce County Social Services, 715-273-3531
Call 715-425-0900 for more information.
https://www.rfcity.org/

St Croix Electric
Commitment to Community
Public benefit funds are used for credits on eligible customer's bills; weatherization services including insulation, caulking and window replacement; furnace and water heater upgrades and appliance and lighting replacements.
St. Croix Human Services, 715-246-6991

Sun Prairie Water & Light
Energy Assistance Program
If you believe you may qualify, first establish your income eligibility through the federally funded Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). To learn more about the WHEAP application process, contact Dane County Human Services at 608-242-6200. If approved for WHEAP, you will receive more information about your eligibility for our Energy Assistance Program at that time.
http://www.sunprairieutilities.com/?event=ViewPage&contentPieceId=11677

Waupun Utilities

  • Energy Assistance Program Customers approved for WHEAP will receive more information about eligibility for the Energy Assistance Program at that time. To learn more about the WHEAP application process, customers should contact the following county departments:
    • Dodge County residents contact Energy Services, Inc., at 920-887-7990
    • Fond du Lac County residents contact County Social Services at 920-929-3445 or 1-800-506-5596

Emergency Charitable Assistance

Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund (KWW/CF) 
KWW/CF is a voluntary, community-based program designed to fill the need for energy assistance to low income people. The KWW/CF is funded by businesses (including utilities) and individual contributions. Eligibility has increased to 80% of state median income for 2014 due to high propane prices.
Contact your county's Energy Assistance office to apply. For questions or additional information contact the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund office at: 1-800-891-9276.

Alliant Energy 
Hometown Care Energy Fund
Customer donations help low-income families heat their homes during the winter. Funds are administered through regional community action programs.
1-800-255-4268
https://www.alliantenergy.com/

Madison Gas and Electric 
Energy Fund
Donations come from MGE customers, shareholders and employees assists families and individuals who find it impossible to cover basic living costs. The difficulties may come from medical bills, job loss or other emergencies. They may live on a fixed income or work for low hourly rates. A nonprofit agency distributes the money.
608-252-7222, 1-800-245-1125, TDD 608-252-4777
https://www.mge.com/

Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative 
Operation Round Up
Member donations provide funds for emergency assistance following natural disasters, youth programs, civic projects and more. Individuals and community service organizations are encouraged to apply for donations. Application forms are available at the co-op's three service centers.
800-831-8629
http://www.acecwi.com/Co-op-Programs/Member-Programs/Operation-Round-Up

Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative 
Operation Round Up® - Chippewa Valley Community Fund, Inc.
Member contributions are used to assist local individuals and nonprofit organizations with crucial needs. Such needs may include: equipment for fire, ambulance, or rescue squads; hospice programs; youth programs; food shelves; clothing, shelter or medical services following an accident or storm.
715-239-6800 or 1-800-300-6800
http://www.cvecoop.com

Menasha Utilities Project 
Share Fund
Menasha customers who are willing to assist local families facing emergency situations with their energy bills may designate a monthly or annual option to contribute to the Project Share Fund. All disbursements from the Project Share Fund are authorized from LEAVEN, a non-profit United Way agency.
920-967-3400

Oakdale Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-Up®
Funded by cooperative members, the Oakdale Electric Trust Fund provides assistance to individuals and community service organizations. The fund was established to support local charities, individuals and families in the community.
1-800-241-2468
https://www.oakdalerec.com/

Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative 
Operation Round-Up
Members contributions are distributed to individuals and organizations to address crucial needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education. To apply for these funds, interested applicants must request an application form, complete it and return it to the Cooperative.
Applications are also available online. 608-723-2121 or 1-800-236-2141
https://www.sre.coop/