Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Most types of fuel are eligible to receive assistance. Whether you use wood, propane, natural gas, electricity, or fuel oil to heat your home, energy assistance is available if you qualify.
WHEAP assistance is a one-time payment during the heating season (October 1-May 15). The funding pays a portion of the heating costs, but the payment is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating a residence. The amount of the energy assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the household?s size, income, and energy costs. In most cases the energy assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier.
Your household may also be eligible to receive a payment for non-heating electric energy costs. WHEAP electric (non-heating) assistance is also a one-time benefit payment during the heating season (October 1-May 15). The funding pays a portion of the household?s electrical (non-heating) costs, but the payment is not intended to cover the entire cost of the non-heating costs. The amount of the non-heating assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the household?s size, income, and non-heating costs. In most cases the non-heating assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier.
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Apply with Paper Application and return by mail
Schedule an appointment by phone or email in Racine County (262) 633-6000 energy@racinecounty.com
In Walworth County, contact Energy Services of Walworth County at 319 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn WI (262) 427-8505.
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