You may receive help through the Energy Assistance Program
The Energy Assistance Program through Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc. began on November 1. This federally funded program is designed to help low-income families with the high costs of home energy. Income eligible families are provided a one-time benefit to their heating and electric accounts to offset some of the cost of utility bills during the winter months.
Application may be made by downloading an application at: www.wicaa.org/energy.html, stopping in to one of our offices or calling to request an application.
Appointments are not needed unless heating and/or electric service has been disconnected or a notice of disconnection has been received.
• | Vigo County: (812) 234-3517 | Office: 705 South 5th Street, Terre Haute |
• | Clay County: (812) 443-0122 | Office: 859 W Jackson St, Suite A, Brazil |
• | Putnam County: (765) 653-4017 | Office: 620 Tennessee Street, Greencastle |
All offices are open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed from noon until 1 p.m. each day
Applicants should bring the following information to their appointment:
• | Verification of income for all household members 18 and older for the three months prior to the month of application |
• | Photo ID for the head of household |
• | Social Security cards for all household members |
• | Current heating and electric bills |
• | Lease/rental agreement, if utilities are included in rent |
• | Proof of veteran status, if applicable |
Additional information, including income guidelines may be found at: www.wicaa.org/energy.html