North Coast Energy Services (NCES) provides the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) which helps vulnerable households that might be struggling to pay their electrical bills. Individuals must apply for the program and benefit amount is determined by the household income and income. NCES can provide a one time payment per calendar year.

 

Eligibility:

• Application must be completely filled out, signed and accompanied by the following information:

            - Copy of current energy bill dated within the last 30 days

            - Copy of income for all individuals in household for the last 30 days

            - The HEAP instruction sheet provides detailed information on the types of acceptable income and energy bill documentation needed

Contact the office for additional information.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

North Coast Energy Services, Inc., strives to improve household safety, health, and economic security within our communities. NCES fosters community health and well-being by providing energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. At NCES we promote an environment of safety, hard work, teamwork and high quality services.”*

*From the North Coast Energy Services - Payment Assistance website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

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