Engagement Project Background
In 2025, legislators increased Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP) funding through House Bill (HB) 3792. OEAP was established in 1999 and has received only two permanent funding increases in its history. The primary purpose of the most recent increase is to be responsive to significantly larger energy prices while enabling us to serve as many low-income households as possible.
The scope of work has two primary goals:
- Assess the current state of OEAP and determine if assistance is being provided in an equitable way based upon energy burden.
- Listen to the community to determine if program changes are necessary to improve program delivery and meet the changing needs of low-income Oregonians.
If you have questions about the Oregon Energy Assistance Program, or would like to submit questions and comments before the engagement sessions, email hsd.energyservices@hcs.oregon.gov.
OHCS wants to ensure that everyone has access to its information and programs. We can also provide an interpreter for anyone who wants to attend these meetings and needs language assistance. If you would like this information in a different language or would like to request an interpreter, please email language.access@hcs.oregon.gov.
OHCS desea que la información y los materiales de sus programas y servicios estén disponibles en los idiomas preferidos por la comunidad. También ofrecemos servicios de interpretación para que, quienes los necesiten, puedan participar en estas reuniones. Si necesita esta información en otro idioma diferente al inglés o para solicitar un intérprete, favor escriba a language.access@hcs.oregon.gov lo más pronto posible.