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Help with heating, cooling, and connectivity bills. LIHEAP can assist with energy costs, the Lifeline program offers a monthly phone/internet discount, and Weatherization can lower your bills long-term.
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Help paying heating and cooling bills, and sometimes energy crisis or repair help. Run by your state, county, or tribe.
Who it’s for: Income-based; many states serve households up to 150–200% of poverty. Priority often goes to seniors, people with disabilities, and families with young children.
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) line
A federal benefit that lowers the cost of phone or internet service by up to $9.25/month ($34.25 on Tribal lands) with a participating provider.
Who it’s for: Income at or below 135% of poverty, or participation in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans Pension.
Lifeline Support Center (USAC)
Free home energy upgrades — insulation, sealing, and efficiency repairs — that lower your bills long-term. Delivered by local agencies.
Who it’s for: Generally households at or below 200% of poverty; automatic eligibility if you receive SSI or certain other benefits.
NEAR line can point you to local weatherization
Program ended
The ACP internet subsidy ended June 1, 2024 and has not been replaced. If you relied on it, look into Lifeline (above) and your internet provider's own low-income plan.
Who it’s for: No longer accepting enrollments. Listed here so former participants know it has ended and where to turn next.
Lifeline Support Center for current options
Verified, free, and answered by real people. Call directly — no application needed.
Tells you how to apply for LIHEAP energy-bill help in your state, county, or tribe. Email: energyassistance@ncat.org.
Help enrolling in the Lifeline phone/internet discount and finding participating providers.
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