Electric Service Payment Assistance | COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LAKE COUNTY - Energy Assistance Program
Offers application assistance for the following home-energy and weatherization discount programs: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Helps low-income households pay for home-heating costs. This includes natural gas, propane, electric bills, and furnace assistance. Households facing shutoff may receive immediate help at emergency service sites. May qualify for additional assistance if furnace is deemed inoperable or unsafe. Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP): Offers an affordable payment plan based on household income. Also offers chance to eliminate past-due balances. Share the Warmth, North Shore Gas customers: Provides heating grants to limited and fixed-income households. Eligible customers can receive grants of up to $200 on their bills. Weatherization: Offers to make homes of low-income families more energy-efficient. Assesses the needs of the home and recommends improvements. Services includes: - Attic and wall insulation - Air sealing - Window and door weatherization - Furnace repair or replacement
Date of Last Formal Update
11/05/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
2424 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Application process
Call to apply. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Documents required: - Photo ID - Proof of income for the last 30 days - Social Security cards for all household members - Current utility bill
Eligibility
- Must be a Lake County resident - Must meet income requirements based on Federal Poverty Guidelines. See website for guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LAKE COUNTY
Organization that provides general services and resources to families in Illinois