Energy Assistance

The Energy Assistance Program open as of October 2, 2023.

Available services are described below.


Announcements & Program Updates

The Energy Assistance Program is currently open and accepting applications for the following:


  • PSE HELP 
  • People whose utilities are off or have a pending disconnection notice 
  • People who have no fuel or very few days of fuel left (propane, wood, pellets or oil).  

As of July 31, 2024, the LIHEAP Program will be closed. 

The Energy Assistance Program will only be accepting applications for PSE HELP.


A new $200 grant opportunity is available through the PUD. For more information, please visit their website at: https://www.snopud.com/account/financial-assistance/energy-assistance/.

Hours and Location

Hours:

Our office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, excluding County holidays. We are closed for lunch from 12:00 am to 12:30 pm. The phone line is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  


Location:

Our office is located on the Lower Level of the Robert J. Drewel Building (3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett WA). The main entrance is located on Oakes Ave. Look for, "Human Services Oakes Avenue Entrance" on the glass doors.

Program Overview

The Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time per heating season assistance in paying the heat bill for eligible households. Benefits of the Energy Assistance Program include:

  • The program helps with all heat fuel types (oil, natural gas, wood, propane, and electric).
  • The program provides grants ranging from $200 to $1,500 (depending on income, household size, type of housing, and heat bill)
  • The program provides some heating system repairs for applicant owner.
  • Air Conditioners provided to recipients of a LIHEAP grant - There are no more units available this season.


Program Components

There are three Energy Assistance Program components. They are:

  • The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps with all fuel types and has a maximum benefit of $1,500. Program guidelines for the new season are at 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG).
  • The Puget Sound Energy HELP program helps with PSE clients only and provides a maximum benefit of $1,000. Program guidelines for the new season are at 80% of AMI (Area Median Income)
  • The Cascade Natural Gas - Cascade Arrearage Relief & Energy Savings (CARES). 

Please note: The water funds have been expended, no more LIHWAP (water assistance) grants will be provided this season. 

Income Guidelines beginning October 2023:

HOUSEHOLD
COUNT		LIHEAP
150% FPG		PSE HELP
80% AMI
1$1,823$5,888
2$2,465$6,730
3$3,108$7,571
4$3,750$8,409
5$4,393$9,084

New Applicants:

The Energy Assistance Program opened October 2, 2023 for the 2023 - 2024 energy season. Please see the income guidelines (above) and how to apply (below).


To Apply Online

*ONLINE APPLICATION WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AS OF JULY 3, 2024*


Additional documents available for download. 

Furnace Repair Owner Release - for homeowners only

Heat Included with Rent Document

RV Owners - Proof-Of-Residence

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Power Shut Off

Please call our phone line (see hours above) or you may come into the office to apply in person. Please note: we stop taking applications at 3:30 pm.

Grants

For the 2023-2024 heating season we are providing additional grants for past due balances under our LIHEAP Program.

  • Additional hardship benefits up to $500 - staff will determine if applicable. 
  • Portable Air Conditioners - No longer available this season.

Conservation Education:

To learn more on how to conserve your energy usage, please visit: www.snopud.com, www.pse.com, or your utility provider's website for information.

Additional Information

Please call our phone line at 425-388-3880 for current Energy Assistance Program information and updates.