Low-Income Energy Assistance Available
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs administers two federal programs to help low-income families pay their utility bills and weatherize their homes: The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Recently, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced funding for these programs to states to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet home energy costs.
The programs help eligible families pay for home cooling, heating and insulation in summer and winter months. Every year, more than five million low-income households across the country receive such assistance.
Information about these programs and applications for them may be found on the TDHCA website: http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea/index.htm. Call the local Extension office (354-2608) for more information.