CASI’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Energy Assistance Program is here to help families in need with the high cost of home energy. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist low-income households with winter heating costs. Services under this program are provided in Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties. EAP can provide benefits to off-set the high costs of energy, but does not have the funds available to pay all of a household’s energy cost so you should continue to pay your bills regularly.

How does this program help?

Benefits to household:

• LIHEAP provides eligible households with a one-time payment to the energy provider(s)
• Assistance with delinquent/disconnected utilities in order to restore services/prevent disconnection
• Reconnect fees for utility gas/electric
• Provide Energy Education saving tips
• Provides referral information for our other agency programs
• When eligible for LIHEAP you may be eligible for our Weatherization Program
• Less household income will be expended toward utilities

Who qualifies for LIHEAP?

Utility assistance is available to households with a combined monthly income at or below 45% to 60% of SMI (State Median Income). Services are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry or status as a veteran.

How is benefit amount determined?

The amount of assistance a household receives is based on a category point system:

• • Household Size
  • Combined monthly income at or below 45% to 60% of SMI
  • Dwelling Type
  • Heating Fuel Source
  • At-Risk – Elderly (60+), individual with disability, veterans, and/or children ( 5years old or under

• Households also receive a one-time benefit of $125 toward their electric account

What is Moratorium?

The Moratorium law (Indiana Code 8-1-2-121) governing the termination of natural gas and electric service without the customer’s request. This law states that a utility (municipally-owned, privately-owned, or cooperatively-owned) may not, during the period from December 1 through March 15 of any year, terminate residential utility service to any customer who is eligible for and who has applied for the Energy Assistance Program.

2020/2021 – EAP Calendar

In compliance with state and federal laws, Community Action of Southern Indiana will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, marital status or disability or other legally protected status.