Alabama
FY 2012/2013 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
State LIHEAP: 334-242-4909
Public Inquiry: 800-392-8098
Website
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
www.caaalabama.org/
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2013 Funding (Initial Release under the Continuing Resolution)
$44,494,493
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2011 Benefit
Heating and Cooling: $270 minimum, $400 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2010)
Heating:
109,671
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - May 31
Cooling: June 1 - September 30
Crisis: Year-round
State
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund
In 1996, Senate Bill 45 was passed in the legislature providing for a state low-income weatherization program to supplement federal funds by including a voluntary tax check-off option for state income-tax filers. Taxpayers may designate an amount of their refund as a voluntary contribution to the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund" The Department of Economic and Community Affairs will administer the monies, which will help provide weatherization assistance to eligible recipients.
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Alabama Power Co.
Customers who are verified as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid for Low Income Families (MLIF) recipients may qualify to receive a monthly base charge discount of approximately $14.50. Customers can apply for the discount at any Alabama Power Company office or contact customer service at 1-800-245-2244.
Alagasco
Customers who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will not be billed a monthly customer charge if eligibility requirements are met. Please call 1-800-292-4008 and a representative will give you instructions on how to apply for this program.
www.alagasco.com/My-Account/Assistance-Programs/Bill-Assistance-Programs-72.html
Mobile Gas
Customers who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI payments or Aid to Dependent Children) and who qualify, can have the customer charge of approximately $8 waived from their monthly gas bill. Apply at any of the Mobile Gas offices to receive the waiver.
251-476-8052
www.mobile-gas.com/Services/AssistancePrograms/tabid/71/Default.aspx
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Project Share
Project SHARE is administered by the American Red Cross and is funded by utility customers who donate through their monthly bills. All
contributions are forwarded to the American Red Cross.
The project operates year round and serves senior citizens, disabled persons, and those on fixed or low incomes. Clients in need apply for Project SHARE assistance at the American Red Cross
office in their county.
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
Project Share
Project SHARE is administered by the American Red Cross and is funded by utility customers who donate through their monthly bills. All contributions are forwarded to the American Red Cross. The project operates year round and serves senior citizens, disabled persons, and those on fixed or low incomes. Clients in need apply for Project SHARE assistance at the American Red Cross office in their county.
www.caec.coop/community-connection/project-share.html
Cullman Electric Cooperative
Operation Share
A limited area energy program created by the Cullman Power Board and the Cullman Electric Cooperative, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, provides energy assistance to persons in the Cullman Power Board and the Cullman Electric Cooperative service area who are elderly, disabled, or needy. Funding is provided by Cullman Power Board and the Cullman Electric Cooperative service area residents that designate and contribute $1, $2 or $5 each month on their electric bill. For more information contact Cindy Anderson at 1-(800) 242-1806.
www.cullmanec.com/default.aspx?id=120
Decatur Utilities
Operation Warm
Provides assistance to people who don't qualify for LIHEAP. Community Action bases its decision about who receives Operation Warm funds on income and necessary expenses, such as medications. The program runs from Dec. 1 through May 31, during which applicants are eligible for assistance only once. Contact Community Action Partnership of North Alabama at (256) 552-1400.
www.decaturutilities.com/about-us/operation-warm.html
Joe Wheeler Electric
Operation Warm
A limited area energy program offered through Community Action of North Alabama provides assistance on a one-time basis to persons who are elderly, handicapped, or in health crisis situations. Funding is provided by residents of Morgan and Lawrence counties through donations of $1.00 or more above their monthly electric bills. Whether it's a young family struggling with unemployment or a senior adult living on a meager income, families all over our area can have hope - and heat - through Operation WARM.
www.jwemc.org/operationwarm.aspx
Hartselle Utilities
Operation Warm
A limited area energy program that provides assistance on a one time basis to persons who are elderly, handicapped, or in health crisis situations. Funding is provided by residents of Morgan and Lawrence counties through donation of $1.00 or more above their monthly bills. For more information contact Cindy Anderson at (256) 773-3340.
www.hartselleutilities.org/customer-service/operation-warm/