Low Income Energy Assistance Program - (LIEAP)
Assists eligible households with the cost of home heating through direct cash payments or payments to utility companies on their behalf. A crisis component, Emergency LIEAP is available for households facing the loss of a heating source. Eligibility for both program components is based on a combination of factors, including income, type of heating payment, and total heating costs. Sign up begins in January. Emergency LIEAP is only available for limited time. Call DHHR for deadline application.

Income requirements for LIEAP are as follows:

20% Discount Program, Special Reduced Residential Services Rate-
Provides a 20% discount on the cost of residential gas and electric services during the winter months. Eligible individuals and families include those receiving SSI (children under 18 years of age not eligible,) TANF/WV Works or food stamps, and be 60 years of age or older during at least one of the following months, for the year when application for assistance is being made: November, December, January, February, and March. Those needing assistance should submit their name and social security number to the receptionists at DHHR. This information will be forwarded to the gas and electric companies who will mail an application which must be completed thoroughly to be approved for the discount.
In order to be eligible for this rate reduction, one must be a recipient of either SSI, WV WORKS, or Food Stamps AND be 60 years of age or older. One must be a recipient of one of these programs during November, December, January, February, and March to get the discount for that month.
The electric and/or gas company will be responsible for determining your eligibility for the Special Reduced Residential Service Rate.