Indiana
FY 2012/2013 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal| State
| Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact:
Public Inquiries: 1-800-872-0371
Website: www.in.gov/ihcda/2329.htm
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
www.incap.org/energyinfo.html
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering
Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2013 Funding (Initial Release under the
Continuing Resolution)
$70,099,073
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2012 Benefit
Heating: $155 minimum, $233 average, $305 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2011 Heating)
Heating: 168,548
Cooling: 165,978
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 1 – May 17
Cooling: June 3 – August 20 (if funds available)
Crisis: November 1 – May 17
State/Local
Legislation, since 1894, requires Indiana's 1,008 towns and townships to provide "poor relief" that can include housing, utility, food, and medical assistance. Townships are local governmental units within counties and cities, with elected boards and trustees. Property taxes fund "poor relief"; each local entity establishes spending guidelines for the funds. Contact: township offices
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO)
CARE
Provides bill reductions in addition to LIHEAP for customers falling
within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Once they are approved
for LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program and
reductions range from 11 to 26 percent, depending on the same criteria
used by the state in determining the level of assistance through LIHEAP.
The monthly discount will be applied starting with December bills and
will continue through May 31. If you apply for LIHEAP after December,
the discount will be applied on the first bill after program enrollment.
Contact an agency
in your area that can assist you with applying for energy assistance.
www.nipsco.com/en/billingpayment/payment-assistance/nipsco_care.aspx
Vectren
Universal
Service Program
Eligible customers, who have applied for the state's LIHEAP through
local community action agencies, will
automatically be enrolled in the USP and will receive bill reductions
in addition to LIHEAP. Monthly bill reductions will range from 9 percent
to 32 percent of the total bill (not including LIHEAP benefits), depending
on the consumer's income level and utility provider. The monthly discounts
begin with December bills or, if application for EAP is after December,
with the first bill after program enrollment, and continues through
May 31. To qualify for the program:
- Your total gross household income is at or below 150% of Federal poverty level.
- Your account is designated as residential gas heating.
- You reside at the service address.
- You have one active service in your name.
- You must re-apply for LIHEAP each heating season.
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Vectren
Share the Warmth
Vectren matches all public donations, up to an annual total of $200,000.
Funds are distributed annually to the Indiana Low Income Weatherization
Assistance Program. Weatherization services vary with each home, depending
on home construction and condition. Recipients must be at or below 150%
of federal poverty guidelines and can apply by visiting their local
Community Action Agency.
www.sharethewarmthinc.com/
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Central Indiana Power
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are used to assist people with medical care or equipment,
food, clothing, housing, etc. No funds will be used to pay electric
bills. A thirteen member board of trustees administers the funds.
477-2200 or 800-336-7362
www.ninestarconnect.com/?page_id=83
Citizens Gas
- Warm Heart, Warm Home Foundation
Assists families and individuals who are faced with financial hardships. Citizens Gas matches customer donations up to $50,000.
317-924-3311
www.citizensgas.com/HPrograms.aspx
- Winter Assistance Fund
This fund, administered by the United Way, is for Marion county residents and provides financial assistance to families who are not eligible for other energy assistance programs. The program runs from January through May. To apply for help through the Winter Assistance Fund, individuals should go to their nearest community center or township trustee or call 317-923-1466 or 211 to find out which center serves their neighborhood.
www.uwci.org/index.asp?p=165
Decatur County REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations provide charitable assistance to individuals, families
and organizations. Funds will not be used for utility bill payments.
Applications
are available on the utility's website.
812-663-3391
dcremc.com/Roundup.html
Duke Energy
Helping Hand
Low-income customers who are at least 60 years old or disabled and who
meet certain income guidelines may receive a one-time $100 payment.
Duke Energy has partnered with the Indiana Community Action Association
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) to distribute the program dollars. The
EAP agencies will notify recipients if they are eligible for the $100
credit.
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/helping-hand.asp
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO)
Hardship Program
NIPSCO provides energy assistance funds for those customers who fall
between 151-200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and have received
a Disconnect Notice. Eligible households can receive up to $200 in gas
bill assistance between December 1, and May 31. Hardship funds are available
through many of the same local
Community Action Agencies where LIHEAP funds are distributed. A
disconnect Notice must be presented with application. Applications for
Hardship assistance will be taken through May 31.
www.nipsco.com/en/billingpayment/payment-assistance/nipsco_hardship.aspx
Indiana Michigan Power
Energy Share
Provides assistance with electric bills for eligible low-income customers
of Indiana Michigan Power. Apply for Energy Share by setting up an appointment
with a local nonprofit organization. For assistance in Indiana contact
the Indiana Community
Action Association to find an agency in your county. In Michigan,
call one of the following agencies in your county: Berrien County 800-334-7670,
Cass County 269-445-0231, Van Buren County 800-968-3905.
Indianapolis Power & Light
Winter Assistance Fund
This fund, administered by the United Way, is for Marion county residents
and provides financial assistance to families who are not eligible for
other energy assistance programs. The program runs from January through
May. To apply for help through the Winter Assistance Fund, individuals
should go to their nearest community center or township trustee or call
317-923-1466 or 211 to find out which center serves their neighborhood.
www.uwci.org/index.asp?p=165
Kankakee Valley Electric REMC
Operation Round Up
Funds may be available for emergency energy assistance. Applications
are available at the Kankakee Valley REMC office. Interested parties
can contact the Corporation office at 219-733-2511 or 800-552-2622 for
information regarding the Round Up Program or to receive an application.
The application may also be downloaded from the website. The completed
application must be submitted to the Operation Round Up Trust Board
for consideration at their next scheduled meeting.
www.kvremc.com/programsAndServices/oproundup.aspx
Northeastern REMC
Operation RoundUp
Those eligible to apply for funds include all individuals in our service
territory, and organizations with financial need. For the most part,
funds will be provided to meet the needs of applicants which aren't
being met through other sources. Applications for individuals or families
are available on the website. Applications for funds are reviewed by
the trustee board three times a year.
www.nremc.coopwebbuilder.com/content/operation-roundup%C2%AE
Parke County REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by an
independent Board of Directors. Typically, the funding is used to address
crucial needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education,
but it is not limited to these categories. Applications are available
on the website.
765-569-3133 or 800-537-3913
www.parkecountyremc.com/oroundup.aspx
South Central Indiana REMC
Operation Roundup®
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by the
Board of Directors of the SCI Membership Community Fund, Inc. Funds
are distributed to non-profit organizations and individuals in need.
To receive an Operation RoundUp® application for a not-for-profit
organization or individual, call 1-800-264-7362.