[Last updated: 12/11/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State/County | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-456-3452
Website
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Community Action Agencies
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$50,848,092
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
Heating, Cooling, & Crisis: 150% Federal Poverty Level
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating: $15 minimum, $250 maximum
Cooling: $41 minimum, $250 maximum
Winter Crisis: $400 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 70,549
Cooling: 78,161
Winter Crisis: 70,597
Weatherization: 424
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 3 - December 12
Cooling April 14 - May 22
Crisis: January 6 - March 27
Weatherization: Year-round
State/County
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Project WARM
Since 1982, Project WARM has provided free weatherization and energy conservation services to residents of Louisville and Jefferson County. Weatherization measures include sealing air leaks, adding attic insulation, and offering energy education. Free self-help classes on window cover installation and conservation measures are available during the winter.
502-636-9276
Utility
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Louisville Gas & Electric
WeCare
Participants receive a walk-through inspection and energy education. Many will receive HVAC and water heater system inspection, air sealing and attic insulation. Eligibility: income 125% of the federal poverty level or less, priority is given to elderly and disabled.
Please email us or call 1-800-356-5467 with questions or for direct assistance.
Kentucky Utilities
WeCare
All participants receive a walk-through inspection and energy education. Many will receive HVAC and water heater system inspection, air sealing and attic insulation. Eligibility: income equal to or less than 125% of the federal poverty level, priority is given to elderly and disabled.
Please email us or call 1-800-356-5467 with questions or for direct assistance.
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. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines.
Duke Energy
Share the Light
Eligible customers will receive a one-time payment available November through March or until funds are depleted.
859-581-6607
