Utility Assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program

Pays a portion of Maine households’ heating costs, delivers crisis fuel, and connects families to weatherization and energy counseling.

Amount: $200–$3,000+ annually depending on income, fuel usage, and vulnerability Deadline: Intake opens July 1 for the upcoming heating season; crisis assistance available year-round while funding is available Location: Maine

Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Idaho LIHEAP provides limited, one-time heating assistance payments through local Community Action agencies to help eligible households with utility bills and energy-related emergencies.

Type: Benefit Amount: One seasonal payment per program year for eligible households Deadline: Seasonal window opens in October for prioritized households, November for others (no fixed annual deadline), crisis support is handled year-round Location: Idaho

Indiana Energy Assistance Program Guide 2025 to 2026 How to Get Up to 1000 Toward Your Heating and Electric Bills

If you live in Indiana and your winter plans mostly involve worrying about the next utility bill, the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is absolutely worth your time. This is not a loan.

Amount: Winter benefit $150-$1,000 depending on fuel; crisis aid for shutoffs and furnace repair Deadline: Program year begins Oct 2; winter benefits close May 20 or until funds exhausted Location: Indiana

Kentucky Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Offers subsidy and crisis benefits to help Kentucky households afford heating and cooling, along with referrals to weatherization and community supports.

Type: Benefit Amount: Subsidy benefit $50-$250 per month during season; crisis aid up to $600 per event Deadline: Subsidy program runs Nov–Mar; crisis intake Nov–Mar and spring cooling; applications accepted until funds exhausted Location: Kentucky

Los Angeles Utility Assistance Programs 2025 Guide: How to Cut Your LADWP Bill by 30 Percent or More

If you live in Los Angeles and your utility bill makes you wince every month, you are exactly who the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had in mind when it built its low income and Lifeline discounts.

Amount: Up to $39 monthly electric discount, 25-30% water/sewer reduction, free efficient appliances, … Deadline: Apply anytime; renew every 2 years or when requested Location: California and Los Angeles

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)

Provides regular and crisis bill payment help, weatherization referrals, and energy education for qualifying Louisiana households.

Amount: $100–$1,800 per year through regular and crisis awards based on income, energy burden, and … Deadline: Parishes accept applications on rotating schedules; crisis assistance year-round while funds last Location: Louisiana

Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

State-funded seasonal help for Montana households for heating and electricity costs, with an associated application and appeal process administered by DPHHS local offices.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size, income limits, dwelling type, and fuel source Deadline: LIHEAP applications accepted during the October 1 through April 30 heating season; weatherization can be applied for year-round Location: Montana

Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Income-tested energy assistance for qualifying Nevada households, including annual support and crisis help through the Energy Assistance Program.

Type: Benefit Amount: Income-based annual benefit Deadline: Applications accepted July 1–June 30 each program year; reviewed year-round or until funding is exhausted Location: Nevada

Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio utility-bill assistance program with HEAP, crisis support, and related payment-plan pathways for income-eligible households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit amount varies by household size, income, fuel source, and utility account circumstances Deadline: May 30, 2026 Location: Ohio

Oregon Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon's LIHEAP helps low-income households pay home energy costs through local Community Action Agencies and can also connect eligible families to safety-related and efficiency supports.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size, documented need, and local funds available at the time of application Deadline: Applications are taken year-round; local agencies may close intake based on county funding and demand Location: Oregon