Energy Assistance Program

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a program that provides a one time payment to qualified households' winter heating and/or summer cooling bill. To qualify the household income must be at or below 150% of the OMB Poverty Guidelines.
 

Energy Assistance 2011-2012 Poverty Guidelines

Household

50%

100%

150%
Size Month Year Month Year Month Year
1 $454 $5,445 $908 $10,890 $1,361 $16,335
2 $613 $7,355 $1,226 $14,710 $1,839 $22,065
3 $772 $9,265 $1,544 $18,530 $2,316 $27,795
4 $931 $11,175 $1,863 $22,350 $2,794 $33,525
5 $1,090 $13,085 $2,181 $26,170 $3,271 $39,255
6 $1,250 $14,995 $2,499 $29,990 $3,749 $44,985
7 $1,409 $16,905 $2,818 $33,810 $4,226 $50,715
8 $1,568 $18,815 $3,136 $37,630 $4,704 $56,445
       

OVO will begin accepting applications for the winter heating season November 1, 2011. Households residing in Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties may schedule an appointment by calling 1-877-782-5882 or 812-265-5882 or you may download the application and instruction form.


The Federal Government will cuts funds for the Energy Program this year.  All applications will be considered "Pending" which means a completed application DOES NOT guarantee you will receive assistance.  Assistance is pending OVO receiving funds.

Downloadable forms:  

Fax/Mail application and all required documentation.
Fax: 812-273-2604
Mail: OVO-EAP
P.O. Box 625
Madison, IN 47250



 

 

Items you need to send in with the application:

1. Proof of Income 

  • Proof of income for past 12 months 
  • Employment (check stubs),(if terminated; must provide letter)
  • TANF (printout from caseworker for past 12 months)
  • Social Security / SSDI/SSI (bank statement/award letters)
  • Alimony (court papers)
  • Self-Employment (need current 1040 and schedule C)
  • Cash jobs (statement from individuals paying you)
  • Unemployment Income (Voucher Inquiry printout from unemployment office)
  • Veterans Disability or Veterans Pension (Award Letter)
  • Pension Funds (Award Letters)
  • Interest and Royalties
  • Insurance Benefits and Annuities Severance Pay
  • Rental Income (if you own rental property)
  • Strike Benefits (check stubs)
  • Black Lung Payments (Award Letter)

 

Anyone 18 years of age and older with ZERO income must get a wage transcript and voucher inquiry printout from the employment office and sign a zero income form.

2. Gas/Electric Bill

3. Landlord Affidavit - anyone who rents MUST have this form completed by their landlord.
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START SAVING NOW!!! Attend an Energy Education class and learn how you can lower your energy bills. You will also receive a FREE Energy Savings Kit for attending.

 

For additional information about enrollment contact: Julie Marshall, Energy Assistance Program Manager jmarshall@ovoinc.org or Amanda McFarland, Energy Assistance Program Assistant amcfarland@ovoinc.org.

 

Jefferson County Office:

Jennings County Office:
425 Walnut Street 500 Hayden Pike
(downtown Madison, behind Salvation Army) North Vernon, IN 47265
Madison, IN 47250 Open: To Be Announced - currently closed
1-800-928-1232 | 812-265-5858  
Open: Monday – Friday 8:00-4:45  
   

Scott County Office:

Links:
1172 Community Way
 		 www.energystar.com
Scottsburg, IN 47170 www.energyguide.com
Open: To Be Announced  - currently closed www.energyhawk.com
  www.eere.energy.gov
  www.hes.lbl.gov
  www.homeenergy.org
  www.researcon.com
  www.aceee.org/