State Governors Announce Funds for Energy Assistance

On July 3, Wisconsin’s Governor Doyle announced the state will provide an additional $1 million in energy assistance funds to help low-income families with disconnections and bill payments.

The funds will be released to local county and tribal agencies that administer LIHEAP funds. Households with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level may be eligible for assistance. 

In Illinois, as part of the 2008 Keep Cool Illinois campaign, low-income residents can apply for assistance with their summer energy bills starting July 7. Governor Blagojevich authorized the use of up to $10 million in assistance, which includes a $3 million contribution from Ameren to be used for cooling assistance. 

The Keep Cool Illinois campaign includes a statewide network of cooling centers and targets outreach to senior citizens, families with small children and persons with disabilities, to help prevent heat-related health problems and reduce their utility bills.

Source: Governors' Office press releases

Page Last Updated: September 24, 2009