Low-Income Energy Programs Federal | State | Utility
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 800-478-7778
Website: https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/hap/default.aspx
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Public Assistance Offices: https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/contacts.aspx
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$12,386,066
*including additional $309,570 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Crisis: January 2 - September 30
Weatherization: year-round
LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating: $350 minimum; $6,125 max
Crisis max: $6,125
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2023
Heating: 4,625
Year-round Crisis: 278
Weatherization: 212
Heating: 5,675
Weatherization: 83
Heating: Year-round
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: Year-round
State
Low-Income Rate Assistance Power Cost Equalization Program (PCE) PCE program provides economic assistance to customers in rural areas of Alaska where the kilowatt-hour charge for electricity can be three to five times higher than the charge in more urban areas of the state. The program seeks to equalize the power cost per kilowatt-hour statewide. 907-771-3046 http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/PCE
Low-Income Emergency Assistance General Relief Assistance (GRA) GRA provides for the basic needs of Alaskans not eligible for other state assistance programs. Examples of basic needs include shelter, and utilities. GRA can provide limited assistance for clothing, transportation, food, medical care and burial. Applicants must demonstrate and verify an unmet emergent need in the month of application. 907-465-3347
Utility
Low-Income Energy Efficiency Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Home$ense An energy audit and energy saving measures are provided at no cost to Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program recipients. 907-452-5323 or 1-800-478-5323 http://www.gvea.com/resources/energysense
