Mississippi
FY 2012/2013 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquires: 1-800-421-0762 or 601-359-4768 (local)
Website: www.mdhs.state.ms.us/cs_info.html
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
www.mdhs.state.ms.us/pdfs/cs_commactdirectory.pdf
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering
Agency Contacts
Website
1-800-421-0762
LIHEAP FY 2013 Funding (Initial Release under the Continuing Resolution)
$27,721,958
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating and cooling: $450 average
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2011)
Heating: 32,904
Cooling: 34,175
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - September 30
Crisis: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Mississippi Power
Monthly base charge is waived ($0.55 per day) for eligible low-income and elderly customers receiving SSI or AFDC.
1-800-532-1502
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Entergy Mississippi
Helping Hands
The program has an annual goal of weatherizing 100 homes with techniques such as weather-stripping, replacing old doors and windows, caulking, and plugging up drafts. Entergy Mississippi purchases all the necessary materials and conducts training for volunteer organizations that provide the labor.
1-800-368-3749
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay
their gas bills. The program is administered by the Salvation Army in
MS and all donations go directly to Atmos customers in need that meet
criteria established by the Salvation Army. To contact the nearest energy
assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html
1-888-286-6700
Columbus Light & Water
Share One
Funds will be used for families who show a temporary need because of job loss or other demonstrated inability to pay their utility bill. Applicants pay history will be reviewed prior to receipt of assistance. Those who qualify for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance program are not eligible. Otherwise, Helping Hands gives first consideration to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families below the poverty line. amilies wishing to apply for assistance through Helping Hands can call 662-328-8301.
Entergy
1-800-368-3749
- Energy Concern
Customer donations and Entergy funds (Entergy provides a $2 match for every $1 employee contribution) assist low-income elderly and disabled.
www.entergy-mississippi.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp - Beat The Heat
Entergy Mississippi's annual campaign distributes fans to customers throughout its 45-county service territory. To ensure the program reaches those who need it most, Entergy Mississippi partners with community agencies to identify eligible participants.
Mississippi Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to elderly and disabled who need help with their energy bills. Project SHARE is administered by the United Way and funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. Contact your local Untied Way for assistance, http://apps.unitedway.org/myuw/luindex.cfm?id=browseCities&abbr=MS&app.
https://customerservice.southerncompany.com/ProjectShare/ProjectShare.aspx
Tupelo Water & Light
Tupelo Cares
A fund built on voluntary contributions of customers that is used to aid people facing energy bill woes. The elderly, disabled, the poor or people who face financial stress because of job layoffs or illness may qualify for help. A household could get as much as $150 in assistance on an electric bill, during a 12-month period.
662-841-6470