[Last updated: 10/21/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-304-558-0628 or 1-800-642-8589
Website
Online Application
www.wvpath.gov/
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2025 Funding
$35,019,920
*Including additional $697,635 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income; (Households of six or more at 150% Federal Poverty Level)
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2025 Benefit
Heating: $1 minimum, $10,00 maximum
Cooling: $1 minimum, $866 maximum
Winter Crisis: $2,000 maximum
Weatherization: $12,000 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 45,270
Winter Crisis: 3,235
Weatherization: 586
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 1 - November 30
Cooling: December 1- September 30
Winter Crisis: January 1 - March 16
Weatherization: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
All gas and electric utilities offer a reduced rate of 20% from November - March. Eligible customers must receive either SSI, WV WORKS, or Food Stamps AND be 60 years of age or older. Customers must be a recipient of one of these programs during November, December, January, February, and March to get the discount for that month.
The discount is a Commission Order, dated March 10,1984 and is administered by West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Office of Family Support. The electric and/or gas company will be responsible for determining your eligibility for the Special Reduced Residential Service Rate.
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Mon Power
Home Check-Up Program
This program is available to homeowners and renters with landlord approval. The specific improvements that you are eligible to receive will be determined during your home energy evaluation. Customers participating in the program:
- Receive an in-home energy evaluation
- Energy efficiency recommendations
- On the spot energy upgrades
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
The West Virginia Utility Assistance Program, operated by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible West Virginia utility customers with their gas, electric and water bills. Eligible customers receive a one-time grant applied directly to their utility bill. Grants are available to customers who may not be eligible for LIHEAP. Contact your local Salvation Army or locate your local intake agency at: www.hardshiptools.org/AgencyFinder.aspx
Find more information at: www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/westvirginia/west-virginia-utility-assistance-program/
