Low Income Programs
We know at times
our customers want to pay their bill, but can't because of loss
of work, family illness, or other emergencies. If you are a low-income customers in need of assistance on your utility bill, the following programs may be able to help.
HELPING HANDS
is funded entirely by contributions from EPUD customers. Funds for this
program are available starting in February and are first-come first-served. There are no waiting lists. If you are approved, a
one-time grant of up to $200 is credited to your electric bill. Contact EPUD for more information on this program at 541-746-1583 or customerservice@epud.org.
WANT TO DONATE TO THIS FUND AND HELP A NEIGHBOR HEAT THEIR HOME?
Call 541-746-1583 to contribute, OR, send your check specifying the
donation is for "Helping Hands" to EPUD, 33733 Seavey Loop Road,
Eugene, OR 97405.
Lane County Health & Human Services Programs
The following programs are funded by EPUD and administered by Lane County. You can either call EPUD for a referral or call Lane County directly at 541-682-3378.
ERAP (Emerald Rate Assistance Program) provides $200, spread over four months with kick-off in March. While the priority is
low-income seniors and disabled customers, at times there are funds
available for other hardship situations. Funds and space are limited.
REACH (Residential Energy
Assistance Challenge) provides in home energy education and $300 for
co-payments. There is a six-month follow-up period and the focus is to
complete full weatherization of the dwelling. This is a year-long program for low-income applicants beginning in January. Funds and spaces are limited.
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program) is a federally funded program administered by several agencies in Lane County. Generally, seniors (age 60 and over) are prioritized and are served by the various senior centers in our communities in November, with the program opening to the general public in December.
The 2012 LIHEAP waiting list closed in early November, but you can call the phone number listed above for updated information on available funding.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
www.oregonhelps.com - covers 28 different services and programs in Oregon
www.211lane.org - click on Find Help for information about local social services
EPUD Low Income Program Fact Sheet.pdf
Stretch Your Dollar - Oregon Resources Fact Sheet.pdf