LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2010 Heating)
27,930
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - June 30
Crisis: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
NorthWestern Energy
Customers who qualify for LIHEAP, automatically receive a discount on their NorthWestern Energy electric and natural gas bills. Apply for LIHEAP through a local Human Resource Council.
1-800-332-2272 www.northwesternenergy.com/
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Eligible members receive a credit equal to half the basic charge on their bill each month. In most cases this is an $8.00 per month credit. Residential members must qualify as low-income according to the guidelines set by LIHEAP (150% of federal poverty level). Members qualifying with LIHEAP after October 1 will automatically be eligible. All recipients must reapply each year.
Kalispell Office, 406-751-4483; Libby Office, 406-293-7122 or 1-800-735-8489 www.flatheadelectric.com/custserv/EnergyAsst/energyasst.htm
Lincoln Electric Co-op
Low-income seniors over 65, and permanently disabled members may be eligible for a 10 percent reduction in their energy bill. Members who qualify for Supplemental Disability or Social Security Disability income are qualified if they meet the income test.
406-889-3301 or 1-800-442-2994 www.lincolnelectric.coop/discount_rates.htm
Missoula Electric Cooperative
Customers who receive LIHEAP may be eligible for a discount.
1-800-352-5200 or 406-541-4433 www.missoulaelectric.com/
Park Electric Co-op
Senior Income Eligible Discount
Available to members of the Cooperative, 60 years of age or older who meet LIHEAP eligibility guidelines. Available on a first come, first serve basis. An application is available on the website.
406-222-3100 www.parkelectric.coop/Customer_Service/Rates/Senior_Low-Income_Discount/index.html
Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc.
In the fall, energy assistance is offered to households meeting low-income guidelines. Applications are usually available between September 15 and November 1.
406-683-2327
Toll Free: 800-221-8271
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Energy West
Energy Share administers a program for Energy West customers to maximize energy savings by performing cost-effective weatherization measures in the homes of those who qualify. Contact Opportunities Inc. to apply.
Opportunities Inc.
905 First Avenue N.
PO Box 2289
Great Falls, MT 59403
761-0310 or 1-800-326-0955
Furnace and Water Heater Safety and Efficiency Program
Energy Share also administers a program for Energy West customers who have unsafe furnaces or water heaters. The appliance is examined and either repaired or replaced with an Energy Star appliance if necessary.
Check the map at this link to contact the appropriate Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) to ask about applying for this program.
Montana-Dakota Utilities
Furnace and Water Heater Safety and Efficiency Program
Energy Share administers a program for MDU customers who have unsafe furnaces or water heaters. The appliance is examined and either repaired or replaced with an Energy Star appliance if necessary. Check the map at this link to contact the appropriate Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) to ask about applying for this program.
NorthWestern Energy
Free Weatherization Program
Customers who rent or own their homes may be eligible for free weatherization measures. This service is provided in partnership with the State of Montana’s weatherization program. Apply through a local Human Resource Council.
11-800-332-2272 www.northwesternenergy.com/
Sun River Electric Coop
Home Weatherization Program
Provides funding to weatherize residential homes for low-income households located within the service delivery area of Sun River Electric Coop. Energy saving practices such as insulation, window replacement, weather stripping and furnace repair or replacement qualifies under this program. To apply for this assistance call:
Opportunities, Inc.
1-800-253-4091 or
1-406-761-0310
www.sunriverelectric.coop/Programs/Weatherization/index.html
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Energy Share of Montana
Provides one-time assistance, most often in the form of help with a heating bill, but occasionally with heating equipment repairs or other special energy needs. It is distributed on the basis of need rather than federal poverty guidelines or on the recipient’s fuel type. Apply through a local Human Resource Council.
1-800-777-7589 www.energysharemt.com
Flathead Electric
Keep the Lights On
Provides help in emergencies for low-income members who are in disconnect status. Up to $200 can be applied to the past-due account once a year.
Kalispell Office, 406-751-4483
Libby Office, 406-293-7122
1-800-735-8489
Neighbors in Need
LIHEAP eligible households may receive emergency assistance in Flathead County.
Contact Help Net at 406-752-8181
