Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 202-673-6750 or 311
Website: https://doee.dc.gov//liheap
Online Application https://dc-ecosprod.azurewebsites.us/login.aspx
Weatherization Assistance Program
Contact: (202) 299-3316
Website
Eligibility for WAP determined after applying first for LIHEAP.
LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$12,533,032
*including additional $313,247 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating and cooling: $250 minimum, $1,800 maximum
Crisis: $750 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2023
Heating: 12,349
Cooling: 1,757
Year-round Crisis: 5,961
Weatherization: 158
LIHEAP Program Dates
Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
PEPCO Residential Aid Discount (RAD)
This program offers eligible PEPCO customers who do not have all-electric heating a 63% discount on the first 400 kilowatt-hours in summer months (June - October) and a 32% discount on the first 400 kilowatt-hours in winter months (November - May) For the typical RAD customer, this translates into a savings of $12 per month in the summer and $6 per month in the winter or $102 per year. For eligible residential customers who have all-electric heating the discount is 38% on the first 700 kilowatt-hours of electricity used in summer months (June - October) and a 51% discount on the first 700 kilowatt-hours in winter months (November - May). For the typical RAD customer, this translates into a savings of $20 a month or $240 a year.
DC Energy Office, 202-673-6750 or Pepco, 202-833-7500
http://www.pepco.com/radprogram/
Washington Gas Company
Residential Essential Service (RES)
This program offers discount gas rates, based on household size and income level, during the winter months from November through April. There are three classifications: Class C may receive a total discount up to $142.02, Class B up to $151.03 and Class A up to $189.08.
DC Energy Office, 202-673-6750
https://www.washingtongas.com/home-owners/savings/energy-assistance
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Washington Gas Company
Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF)
WAFF, operated by the Salvation Army, aids customers who need assistance paying their home heating bills. Funds are available January 1 through May 31.
To apply for help, contact your local Salvation Army.
202-332-5000 or 202-561-2000
