Ohio Department of Development Energy Assistance Programs – HEAP & PIPP

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): offers a once yearly benefit for a customer’s utility bill (gas, electric, propane) or bulk fuel bill. Customers must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty and meet program criteria.
HEAP Winter Crisis: Runs from November – March. Helps customers who have been threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, need to establish new service, have PIPP default, or have less than 25% supply of bulk fuel.
HEAP Summer Crisis: Runs from July -September. Provides assistance with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit/fan purchases.
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP): Fixes monthly utility payments for natural gas or electric to 5-10% of your gross household income. Paying on-time and in-full each month reduces your outstanding balance. If you make 24 on-time and in-full payments, your outstanding balance with your utility company will be eliminated.

• Applications for HEAP and PIPP programs may be completed online or with a Local Energy Assistance Provider. Providers in Franklin County are The Breathing Association and IMPACT Community Action.
  All Ohio Energy Assistance Providers: development.ohio.gov/individual/energy-assistance/energy-assistance-providers

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP):  Provides home inspection and home weatherization services (such as furnace repair, insulation, appliance checks) to help reduce energy costs. Households must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Priority is given to Ohioans over 60 years old, with disabilities, with children in the home, or with high energy usage/burden. Services are provided through local agencies in each county, contact these organizations to apply.

• Franklin County HWAP Providers include MORPC.
  Full List of Franklin County HWAP Providers: ohhn.org/docs/countydir/franklin_ohhn.pdf
  All Ohio HWAP Providers: ohhn.org/county-resources-list

Ohio Department of Development: 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(800) 282-0880 or (800) 686-1557 TDD
All Programs: development.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/development/individual/energy-assistance/energy-assistance