Assistance Programs

Possible assistance on electric bills is available through the Co-op's Public Benefits program. Households whose gross income is below the amounts listed below may be eligible for assistance

INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2011-2012
WHEAP HEATING SEASON

60 PERCENT OF STATE MEDIAN INCOME GUIDELINES

Family Size	ONE MONTH	THREE MONTH	ANNUAL INCOME

1	2,027.00	6,080.00	24,319.00
2	2,650.00	7,950.00	31,802.00
3	3,274.00	9,821.00	39,285.00
4	3,897.00	11,692.00	46,768.00
5	4,521.00	13,563.00	54,250.00
6	5,144.00	15,433.00	61,733.00
7	5,261.00	15,784.00	63,136.00
8	5,378.00	16,135.00	64,539.00

A household may be eligible for crisis assistance if the family has experienced a tragedy that has placed a financial burden on the family. Additional funds for these families may be available through Operation Roundup (see the Operation Roundup seciton of this site for more information).

For more information on assistance please contact Patty Mork or Mark Forseth at the Co-op.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

In addition to the Co-op's assistance programs listed above the state of Wisconsin has a program. This program provides assistance for heating costs, emergency furnace replacement or repair, and energy crisis situations. The income guidelines are the same as listed above. For more information please call 1-866-432-8947. Or visit the "Where to Apply" tab on www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov to find your local energy assitance agency.

County                        Agency                              Telephone Number
Marathon                    Energy Services, Inc                           715-842-3111
Outagamie                  Energy Services, Inc                          800-506-5596
Portage                       Energy Services, Inc                           715-344-5999
Shawano                     Dept. of Human Services                   715-526-4740
Waupaca                     Energy Services, Inc                           800-922-2393