Energy costs are rising, particularly affecting Ohioans on fixed or low incomes. The Department of Aging partners with the Ohio Department of Development, the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to provide programs and information to help eligible older Ohioans meet the rising cost of energy.
Energy Assistance Programs sponsored by the Ohio Department of Development help low-income Ohioans of all ages deal with the high costs of heating or cooling their homes.
- Home Energy Assistance Program - HEAP helps low-income Ohioans of all ages pay heating and cooling bills.
- Emergency HEAP - Emergency HEAP assists households that have had their utilities disconnected, face disconnection, or that have a 10-day supply (or less) of bulk fuel.
- Percentage of Income Payment Plan - PIPP is an extended payment plan for qualifying customers that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of household income.
- Home Weatherization Assistance Program - HWAP helps qualifying low-income homeowners and renters reduce energy consumption while increasing the comfort of their homes.
For more information on these programs, call toll-free 1-800-282-0880, visit the HEAP page at the Department of Development, or contact your Area Agency on Aging.
