[Last updated: 10/21/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utilities | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-866-432-8947
Website
Online Application
https://energyandhousing.wi.gov/Pages/AgencyResources/energy-assistance.aspx
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2025 Funding
$112,382,499
*including additional $1,426,973 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2025 Benefit
Heating: $30 minimum, $2,580 maximum
Crisis: $1,200 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 182,938
Crisis: 87,091
Weatherization: 2,439
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - May 15
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: July 1 - August 30
State
Low-Income Energy Efficiency Assistance
Focus On Energy is a public-private partnership offering energy information and services to energy utility customers throughout Wisconsin. The Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program assists Wisconsin residents in making energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Wisconsin residents who receive their electricity from a participating utility, and who meet the income requirements, are eligible to participate. Depending on results from a home energy assessment, energy efficiency measures may include insulation, sealing air leaks, heating system update or energy saving devices.
Visit the Focus on Energy website for more information or an application or call 800-762-7077 to receive an application.
Utilities
The Public Benefits Fund (PBF) legislation requires municipal electric utilities and electric cooperatives to collect fees annually per customer, with half of the funds collected going to low-income programs. Many municipal and co-op utilities retain the fees for their own internal low-income/weatherization programs. If approved for LIHEAP, customers of some municipals and co-ops can receive bill credits, home energy efficiency measures or refrigerator replacements.
Heat and Housing for Heroes
If you have completed your WHEAP Application and have been denied services or are in need of additional/supplemental crisis assistance.
1-800-891-9276
Cedarburg Light & Water Utility
Energy Assistance Program
If approved for WHEAP, customers automatically qualify for additional assistance through the utility's local Energy Assistance Program. The Energy Assistance Program is funded with the portion of the Commitment to Community dollars specifically set aside for income-qualifying individuals and families will be given in the form of a credit on qualifying customers' electric bills.
262-375-7650
St Croix Electric
Commitment to Community
Public benefit funds are used for credits on eligible customer's bills; weatherization services including insulation, caulking and window replacement; furnace and water heater upgrades and appliance and lighting replacements.
715-246-6991
Waupun Utilities
Energy Assistance Program
Customers approved for WHEAP will receive more information about eligibility for the Energy Assistance Program at that time.
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund (KWW/CF)
KWW/CF is a voluntary, community-based program designed to fill the need for energy assistance to low-income people. The KWW/CF is funded by businesses (including utilities) and individual contributions. Eligibility has increased to 80% of state median income for 2014 due to high propane prices.
Contact your county's Energy Assistance office to apply. For questions or additional information contact the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund office at: 1-800-891-9276.
Alliant Energy
Hometown Care Energy Fund
Customer donations help low-income families heat their homes during the winter. Funds are administered through regional community action programs.
1-800-255-4268
Madison Gas and Electric
Energy Fund
Donations come from MGE customers, shareholders and employees assists families and individuals who find it impossible to cover basic living costs. The difficulties may come from medical bills, job loss or other emergencies. They may live on a fixed income or work for low hourly rates. A nonprofit agency distributes the money.
608-252-7222, 1-800-245-1125, TDD 608-252-4777
Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Member donations provide funds for emergency assistance following natural disasters, youth programs, civic projects and more. Individuals and community service organizations are encouraged to apply for donations. Application forms are available at the co-op's three service centers.
800-831-8629
Menasha Utilities Project
Share Fund
Menasha customers who are willing to assist local families facing emergency situations with their energy bills may designate a monthly or annual option to contribute to the Project Share Fund. All disbursements from the Project Share Fund are authorized from LEAVEN, a non-profit United Way agency.
Oakdale Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-Up®
Funded by cooperative members, the Oakdale Electric Trust Fund provides assistance to individuals and community service organizations. The fund was established to support local charities, individuals and families in the community.
Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative
Operation Round-Up
Members contributions are distributed to individuals and organizations to address crucial needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education. To apply for these funds, interested applicants must request an application form, complete it and return it to the Cooperative.
