[Last updated: 10/16/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 803-734-0662
Website
Application Portal
NCDHHS - ePASS
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
https://oeo.sc.gov/managedsites/prd/oeo/help.html
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2025 Funding
$50,893,883
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2025 Benefit
Heating: $200 minimum, $850 maximum
Cooling: $200 minimum, $775 maximum
Crisis: $1,500 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 17,420
Cooling: 3,994
Crisis: 36,538
Weatherization: 476
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - September 30
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: April 4 - September 30
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Duke Energy
Share the Light
A heating bill assistance program funded by Duke Power customers and Duke Energy shareholders. The Duke Energy Foundation matches individual contributions, dollar-for-dollar up to $50, for a maximum corporate contribution of $500,000 annually. The funds may be used for the payment of heating costs, regardless of energy source.
Piedmont Natural Gas
Share the Warmth
Piedmont matches contributions from customers and employees. Funds are used to help with any type of heating bill - gas, propane, oil, electricity, coal, kerosene or wood.
Dominion Energy
Energy Share
EnergyShare provides assistance to income-eligible, disabled and senior customers for their electric and natural gas service. Funded by Dominion Energy South Carolina customers, employees, and retirees.
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
AEC members help provide food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and other services to those who need it the most.
Fairfield Electric Cooperative
Operation RoundUp®
FEC members join together to help neighbors facing crises. Funds address needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health care and other community services.
1-800-628-0336
Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative
Operation RoundUp
MCEC members join together to help neighbors facing crises. Funds address needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health care and other community services.
803-749-6474
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
A project which rounds up customers' charges to the nearest dollar and donates the difference to charities, needy individuals, and service organizations.
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-Up
Provides funding for individuals in need and non-profit organizations and projects throughout the Pee Dee region. To apply for assistance, download an application from the website.
York Electric Cooperative
Operation RoundUp®
Member donations help raise money for people in need. Funds address needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health care and other community services.
