[Last updated: 03/18/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiry: 800-392-8098
Website
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
https://adeca.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/LIHEAPRegionsMap.pdf
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2025 Funding
$53,024,081
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2025 Benefit
Heating: $280 minimum; $580 maximum
Cooling: $320 minimum; $520 maximum
Winter Crisis: $1,100 maximum;
Summer Crisis: $90 maximum
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - September 30
Winter Crisis: October 1 - April 30
Summer Crisis: May 1- September 30
Weatherization: year-round
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 70,818
Cooling: 47,578
Winter Crisis: 19,763
Summer Crisis: 14,166
Weatherization: 983
State
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund In 1996, Senate Bill 45 was passed in the legislature providing for a state low-income weatherization program to supplement federal funds by including a voluntary tax check-off option for state income-tax filers. Taxpayers may designate an amount of their refund as a voluntary contribution to the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund" The Department of Economic and Community Affairs will administer the monies, which will help provide weatherization assistance to eligible recipients.
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
- Customers who are verified as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid for Low Income Families (MLIF) recipients may qualify to receive a monthly base charge discount of approximately $14.50. Customers can apply for the discount at any Alabama Power Company office or contact customer service at 1-800-245-2244.
- Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund works with families to educate them on how to live more energy efficiently and weatherize their home. The Trust will also help Alabamians pay energy bills when funds are short. Customers interested in ABC Trust programs can contact the community action agencies in their county.
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Project Share
Project SHARE is administered by the American Red Cross and is funded by utility customers who donate through their monthly bills. All contributions are forwarded to the American Red Cross. The project operates year round and serves senior citizens, disabled persons, and those on fixed or low incomes. Clients in need apply for Project SHARE assistance at the American Red Cross office in their county.
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
Project Share
Clients in need apply for Project SHARE assistance at the American Red Cross office in their county.
For more information call (334) 365-6762 or (800) 545-5735.
Cullman Electric Cooperative
Operation Share
Provides emergency help to needy families and people for their electric bills. The Funds go to Community Action of North Alabama, and families in need request help through Community Action. www.capna.org.
Decatur Utilities
Operation Warm
Funds are for the elderly, handicapped, or those in a health crisis. Assistance is available only one time per customer.
Contact Community Action Partnership of North Alabama at 256-260-4050.
Joe Wheeler Electric
Operation Warm
A limited area energy program offered through Community Action of North Alabama provides assistance on a one-time basis to persons who are elderly, handicapped, or in health crisis situations. Funding is provided by residents of Morgan and Lawrence counties through donations of $1.00 or more above their monthly electric bills. Whether it's a young family struggling with unemployment or a senior adult living on a meager income, families all over our area can have hope - and heat - through Operation WARM.
Applications for assistance are available through Community Action of North Alabama. Call (256) 355-7843 for information on requirements for assistance or to get an application.
Hartselle Utilities
Operation Warm
A limited area energy program that provides assistance on a one time basis to persons who are elderly, handicapped, or in health crisis situations. Funding is provided by residents of Morgan and Lawrence counties through donation of $1.00 or more above their monthly bills.
For more information contact Terri Harris at (256) 773-3340.
