Okanogan County PUD, working in conjunction with other agencies, offers the following Energy Support Programs.
Project Help
Project Help is a program funded by customer donations and approved to those who are income qualified and ineligible for other assistance. These donations are used to help other Okanogan County PUD customers pay deposits and energy bills.
Customers seeking Project Help assistance must meet the following criteria: experiencing a sudden serious illness or death, major hospitalization, or an unexpected reduction of income; income must not exceed the greater of 80% of the Area Median Income or 200% of Federal Poverty Level, adjusted for household size. Priority is given to customers who are in urgent need of assistance, and those who are 65 years or older. Project Help funds are only given to those who meet the income guidelines and are ineligible for other federal government and emergency assistance. Okanogan Community Action Council (see below) administers this program.
LIHEAP
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that assists low-income customers in paying their heating bills and may even have grants for heating system repair costs. Whether you heat with oil, wood, pellets, propane, or electric heat, you may qualify for aid. This program runs typically from November through May, or as funds remain available. Program administered by Colville Confederated Tribes and Okanogan Community Action Council (see below).
Okanogan Community Action Council
Okanogan County Community Action Council (OCCAC) is “leading a revolt on poverty through education, empowerment, and engagement.” To learn more about OCCAC, visit their website, Okanogan Community Action Council, or call (509) 422-4041 or (877) 641-0101 for more information. Open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program
- Catholic Charities Program
- Project Help (see above)
- Veteran’s Relief Fund
OCCAC also administers income-qualified energy conservation measures, on behalf of the District.
Colville Confederated Tribes
Administers LIHEAP and senior heating energy assistance program for Colville Tribal members:
(509) 634-2769 or (888) 881-7684
Yakima Nation
LIHEAP for Yakima Nation enrolled Tribal members: (509) 865-5121
Salvation Army
- Brewster Area – Brewster Record Clerk at Police Dept: Juana, (509) 689-2331
- Tonasket Area – Free Methodist Church: Ext. #2 for Stephanie, (509) 486-2194 (Tonasket area $75 Limit)
- Twisp Area – Room One: (509) 997-2050
The Cove
(509) 997-0227 Glenn Schmekel (Twisp Area)
American Legion
Family Support Network: (800) 504-4098
Washington Council of the Blind
Only for individuals who are legally blind: (800) 255-1147 or Washington Council of the Blind website