Consumer Information

Weatherization Assistance and Low-Income Energy Programs for
Oilheat Consumers

Weatherization Assistance

The Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is a no-cost energy assistance program designed to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by income-eligible Ohioans, reduce participants' household energy expenditures and improve participants' health and safety. HWAP is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and provided to Ohioans at no cost for customers whose annual household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Ohio's HWAP is administered through the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), Community Development Division (CDD), Office of Community Services (OCS).

Heating Assistance Programs in Ohio

State Energy Assistance Programs
The Ohio Department of Development Office of Community Services manages both the weatherization and low-income assistance. It has the following programs available:

• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP):
  The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program and is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. If you are eligible for assistance, the amount of your one-time HEAP benefit will depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income and the primary fuel you use to heat your home. For more information, or to see if you qualify, click here.
  
  
• Winter Crisis Program:
  This emergency program - a component of the HEAP and administered by local delegate agencies - provides assistance once per heating season to eligible households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, or have less than a ten day supply of bulk fuel. To learn more about the Winter Crisis Program, click here.
  

Information for this page obtained from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Ohio Department of Development.