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January 2019
Wisconsin energy assistance
You or someone you know may be eligible for help with home heating bills. The Wisconsin Home Energy Plus
Program provides energy assistance to help customers pay for winter heating. The amount of heating assistance
benefit depends on the household's size, income and heating costs.
Income qualification is currently based on 60 percent of the state median income level over a three-month
period.
Who's eligible?
You may qualify for assistance if your gross income for the last three months is less than the amount shown
below for your family size.
60% of state median income guidelines
Family size Three-month income Annual income
1 $6,870 $27,480
2 $8,984 $35,935
3 $11,098 $44,391
4 $13,212 $52,846
5 $15,325 $61,301
6 $17,439 $69,757
7 $17,836 $71,342
Family size Three-month income Annual income
8 $18,232 $72,927
A few notes about energy assistance:
• It's a one-time yearly benefit payment
• Benefits are normally available Oct. 1 to May 15
• You do not have to pay the money back
• It is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating your home
• Your heating assistance benefit may be sent directly to your fuel supplier
In addition to energy assistance, these assistance programs are also available:
• Electric assistance(nonheating)helps eligible households pay a portion of nonheating electric energy
costs.
• Crisis assistance provides assistance to households that have no heat, received a disconnect notice from
their heating fuel dealer, or are nearly out of heating fuel and do not have any way to pay for their
heating needs. Proactive nonemergency assistance is also available through the entire year to avoid
future emergencies.
Winter Weatherization program
In these difficult economic times, improving your home's energy efficiency can make a big difference. If you
meet the energy assistance eligibility guidelines, you may also qualify for assistance in caulking, weather
stripping and insulation.
For more information about applying for energy or weatherization assistance, contact the agency in your county
or the Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Program at 866-432-8947 (866-HEAT-WIS).
Winnebago Energy Services Inc. 800-506-5596
If you are having trouble paying your bills,please call us at 800-450-7260.