Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded initiative designed to assist low-income households in managing their home energy costs. This vital program helps families and individuals maintain safe and comfortable living conditions by reducing energy burdens and promoting energy security.
What LIHEAP Offers
The LIHEAP program provides financial assistance to help eligible households:
Pay for heating and cooling costs
Address energy-related crises
Improve energy efficiency to lower long-term costs
By alleviating energy expenses, LIHEAP allows families to focus on other essential needs, such as food, medical care, and education.
Who Can Apply?
LIHEAP focuses on assisting households with the greatest needs, prioritizing:
Elderly individuals
Persons with disabilities
Families with young children
Households experiencing energy emergencies
Eligibility for the program is determined based on income and household size.
Program Services
GLEAMNS LIHEAP provides the following services:
1, Heating and Cooling Assistance: Financial support to help with utility bills during extreme weather seasons.
2, Crisis Assistance: Immediate help for households facing energy-related emergencies, such as utility disconnections.
3, Energy Efficiency Guidance: Resources and tips to help families reduce energy consumption and costs over time.
Service Area
GLEAMNS offers LIHEAP assistance in the following South Carolina counties:
Greenwood
Laurens
Edgefield
Newberry
Saluda
Abbeville
Cherokee
Spartanburg
McCormick
How to Apply
Applying for LIHEAP assistance is simple. To begin the process:
1, Check Eligibility: Review the program's income guidelines to ensure you qualify.
2, Gather Documentation: Prepare necessary documents, such as proof of income, household size, and energy bills.
Delivering quality services, Assistance, and opportunity to Eligible customers with emphasis Placed on education, employment, And developing self-sufficiency.