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UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
LIHEAP
This program is available to eligible households once per winter season (which typically begin on November 1st) depending on the release of federal funds. This program provides assistance for a household's main heating source. LIHEAP pays a one-time, set benefit amount directly to the utility company.
CRISIS ASSISTANCE
LIHEAP CRISIS
This program is available to eligible households once per season. LIHEAP Crisis is available if a household's Intermountain Gas or Idaho Power is at risk of disconnection or has been disconnected. An eligible household can receive both LIHEAP & LIHEAP Crisis. LIHEAP Crisis is available year-round, pending funding.
OUR IMPACT
El-Ada assisted 5,801 households with energy assistance in FY 2024.
El-Ada assisted 2,806
households with crisis energy assistance in FY 2024.
APPLYING FOR UTILITY ASSITANCE
Determine Eligibility: Eligibility for all programs is based on gross income for one month of all household members. Income guidelines can be found here. Utilities must be in a household member's name to receive a benefit.
Open an Application: Eligible households with active SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps) can complete an application over the phone. For clients who do not receive SNAP, the application options include email, picking-up an application from one of our offices, and in some cases, mail. Outreach is available for disabled and elderly clients who cannot drive.
Complete an Application: To complete an application, each household member must provide verification of income. Households must also submit a copy of their utility bill and provide information about each member of their household. Once the application is complete and the household is determined income eligible, El-Ada will pay the benefit directly to the utility company.
Call (208) 322-1242 or email liheap@eladacap.org with any questions.
LIHEAP
60% of the State Median Income
150% of the Poverty Income Guidelines
APPLYING FOR PROJECT SHARE
Project Share is a year-round energy assistance program launched by Idaho Power Company in 1982 to help qualified households with heating and cooling costs. Funded by donations from Idaho Power customers and IdaCorp shareholders, the program is administered by The Salvation Army and distributed through regional outreach offices.
Determine Eligibility: Eligibility is based on gross income for one month of all household members. Applicants must reside at the service address and have a current account with Idaho Power. Utilities must be in a household member's name to receive a benefit.
Open an Application: If you are in Owyhee or Elmore counties, call (208) 322-1242 select option1 to begin your application through El-Ada’s LIHEAP department. If you are in Ada or any other county, contact The Salvation Army for assistance at (208) 433-4424 or visit https://boise.salvationarmy.org/boise2/project-share/.
Complete an Application:
Households must provide:
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Verification of income for all members.
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A copy of the current utility bill.
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Information about each household member.
Once the application is complete and eligibility is confirmed, benefits are paid directly to the utility vendor.
Call (208) 322-1242 or email liheap@eladacap.org with any questions.