Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program

Households with low-to-moderate income may be eligible for assistance from the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) for the heating season (Oct. 1 through Sept. 30).

Benefits

WHEAP can provide energy assistance/public benefits and information: 

• The amount depends on household size, income level and household heating and/or electric costs. 
• Benefits are paid directly to the utility or fuel supplier. 
• The utility or fuel supplier then credits the amount to your account. 
• You will receive notification of the benefit amount. 
• Counseling for energy conservation and budgeting for energy costs. 
• Emergency furnace repair and replacement for homeowners. 
• Community resources referrals. 

To be eligible for assistance

• Your household must pay heating costs directly to a fuel or utility company or heating costs are included in the rent.
• Your gross income is less than the amount shown below for your household size:

Applicants must provide:

• Verification of household income (wages, child support, unemployment benefits, etc.) for the one-month period prior to the month of your appointment.
• Household's receiving Social Security or SSI should bring a letter from the Social Security office with information of your benefits.
• Verification of any interest/dividend income received for the previous 12 months by providing tax forms or Form 1099.
• Social Security cards and birth dates for all members of the household.
• If your rent includes heat, bring your lease.

For information or to apply for energy assistance, call or write the office in your county. If you have a disability, please call your county office to discuss options.

County offices

These are county offices in MGE's service area:

Related links

• Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund
• Wisconsin's Weatherization Assistance Program