Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Apply for EAP

Grants are:

  • For renters or homeowners
  • For households with income at or below 60 percent of the state median income
  • Based on energy cost, household size, and income

Services may include:

  • Payment of energy bills
  • Help with utility disconnections or fuel deliveries.
  • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
  • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
  • Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.

To apply for EAP, you can request an application or find your local EAP provider.

EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income.

2024 Maximum EAP Income Guidelines

Based on 50% of State Median Income (SMI) for household sizes 1-16 and on 110% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for household sizes 17-20.

Household Size Annual Income 1 Month Max. Guidelines
1 $ 32,667 $ 2,722
2 $ 42,719 $ 3,559
3 $ 52,770 $ 4,397
4 $ 62,822 $ 5,235
5 $ 72,874 $ 6,072
6 $ 82,925 $ 6,910
7 $ 84,810 $ 7,067
8 $ 86,695 $ 7,224
9 $ 88,579 $ 7,381
10 $ 90,464 $ 7,538
11 $ 92,349 $ 7,695
12 $ 94,233 $ 7,852
13 $ 96,118 $ 8,009
14 $ 98,003 $ 8,166
15 $ 99,887 $ 8,323
16 $ 101,772 $ 8,481
17 $ 106,503 $ 8,875
18 $ 112,157 $ 9,346
19 $ 117,811 $ 9,817
20 $ 123,465 $ 10,288