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For Release: 10/06/2015
Green Bay, WI - With the heating season upon us, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) reminds qualified low-income customers to apply for help to pay their utility bills. The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) administers the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
WPS encourages elderly, disabled customers, and other customers meeting the income guidelines to call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947), or select the 'Where to Apply' tab on www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov to find your local energy assistance agency. The program runs through May 15, 2016.
WHEAP provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. This program will help to pay a portion of home energy bills for income-eligible customers.
LIHEAP and its related services help approximately 225,000 Wisconsin households annually. In addition to regular heating and electric assistance, specialized services include:
- Emergency fuel assistance,
- Counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets,
- Targeted outreach services,
- Emergency furnace repair and replacement.
| Household Size | One Month | Three Months | Annual Income |
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| 1 | $2,133 | $6,400 | $25,601 |
| 2 | $2,790 | $8,370 | $33,478 |
| 3 | $3,446 | $10,339 | $41,355 |
| 4 | $4,103 | $12,308 | $49,232 |
| 5 | $4,759 | $14,277 | $57,109 |
| 6 | $5,416 | $16,247 | $64,986 |
| 7 | $5,539 | $16,616 | $66,463 |
| 8 | $5,662 | $16,985 | $67,940 |
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