Utility Assistance

​​​​Utility Assistance/LIEAP
​The 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 is available for households without resources 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.​  LIEAP Fact Sheet

20% Discount Program
The Special Reduced Residential Service Rate Program (20% Utility Discount Program) was established by statute to assist certain eligible participants in receiving a 20% discount from their electric, gas, and/or water companies. WV American Water (WVAW) is currently the only water company participating in the program

Tel-Assistance/LIFELINE
Through Tel-Assistance/Lifeline, telephone companies offer reduced basic service to eligible low-income elderly and disabled customers. Tel-Assistance/LIFELINE Service Fact Sheet

Mountaineer Homeowners Rescue
Utility/Internet Assistance
Utility/Internet Assistance provides funds to resolve delinquent payments for utilities and provide a one-time stipend for internet access services. Covered utilities include electric, gas, home energy, water, and sewer. Generally, homeowners must be at least one installment payment in arrears on the applicable utility.  Utility assistance​​ is limited to $2,500. Internet stipends will be limited to $300 per household​

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet​​

Contact

Office of the Governor
State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Phone:
304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731

Governor's Mansion:
304.558.3588

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