OHCS provides funding to local community agencies that provide bill payment assistance programs. These programs assist low-income households to make their energy costs more affordable. They also help prevent the loss and the restoration of home energy service. Payments are made to the utility company on the customer’s behalf.
About the Programs
OHCS provides funding and program support through two programs:
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP)
LIHEAP assists households by applying for an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider. This is applied on behalf of the eligible household. LIHEAP may also help repair or replace an unsafe, dysfunctional, and/or inoperative heating system. Eligible households may also qualify to have their homes made more energy efficient through the Weatherization Program.
OEAP is an assistance program designed to assist low-income households who are in danger of having their electricity service disconnected due to limited income.
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