Nebraska
FY 2012/2013 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-430-3244
Website
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/map_mapindex.aspx
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local
Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2013 Funding (Initial Release under the
Continuing Resolution)
$27,362,988
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
116% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2012 Benefit
Heating: average $231; maximums: $752 propane; $726 fuel oil; $583 wood;
$436 natural gas, electricity and other
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2012)
Heating, cooling and crisis: 38,500
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating and Cooling: Year-round
Crisis: Year-round
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Aquila
- Heatshare
Provides financial assistance, counseling, and referrals to other utility funding sources when a household shows they are unable to make their monthly utility bill payment.
1-800-336-4547
www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html - Heat Aid Fund
Funds for the program are available January 1 through May 31. Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or show a crisis need and have received a shut off notice. Applicants must first apply for aid through government programs.To find out more about Heat Aid eligibility requirements, call the Salvation Army at 402-898-5966.
Black Hills Energy
HeatShare
Customer and employee contributions are matched by the utility. The
Salvation Army administers the energy assistance funds through their
HeatShare program. To find out more about the program contact your local
Salvation Army or call 1-800-699-3439 ext. 5885 for assistance.
Cuming County Public Power District
Operation Round Up®
Customer donations fund the program and are available to any person(s),
family, group, organization, or charity within the boundaries of the
Cuming County Public Power District service area. The funding can be
used for a variety of needs.
402-372-2463 or 877-572-2463
www.ccppd.com/round_up.asp
Hastings Utility
Share Some Warmth
Funds, collected by Hastings Utility and administered by the Salvation
Army, are distributed for utility bills from December 1st to April 30th.
Eligibility includes: age 60 or above and/or handicapped (special hardship
or crisis situations may be considered); delinquent utility bill subject
to cutoff; and applicant is unable to qualify under other governmental
assistance programs.
402-463-1371
Metropolitan Utilities District
Heat Aid Fund
Funds for the program come from customer donations and are available
January 1 through May 31. Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or
show a crisis need and have received a shut off notice. Applicants must
first apply for aid through government programs. To find out more about
Heat Aid eligibility requirements or make an appointment, call the Salvation
Army at 402-898-5966.
MidAmerican Energy
Heat Aid Fund
Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or show a crisis need and have
received a shut off notice. Applicants must first apply for aid through
government programs. To find out more about Heat Aid eligibility requirements,
call the Salvation Army at 402-898-5966.
Nebraska Public Power District
Pennies for Power
Customer donations assist households facing financial hardship who are
unable to pay their electric bills. Eligible customers can get assistance
once every 12 months. Persons interested in applying for either energy
assistance program can call the American Red Cross Heartland Chapter
at 402-343-7755, or toll free, 1-888-890-9569 CST to apply for assistance.
An automated message will detail the application process.
http://www.nppd.com/my-account/pennies-for-power/
Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round Up
Customer contributions are available to any person(s), family unit,
group, organization, charity or like organization for charitable purposes.
Applications are available at the Niobrara Valley Electric office.
402-336-2803 or 800-967-1987
www.nvemc.org/roundupstory.htm
Omaha Public Power District
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP was established in 1988 to help disadvantaged families pay energy-related
expenses primarily during the spring, summer and fall months. Such expenses
might include higher-than-normal summer cooling bills or emergency equipment
repairs. Funds for the program come from customer donations and newsletter
advertising revenues. The Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross
administers the program.
402-343-7755 or 1-888-890-9569
www.oppd.com/ResidentialCustomers/Payment/22_001318