Delaware LIHEAP and Weatherization Assistance Program Details
In Delaware, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is managed by DHSS and DNREC, offering various components like Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). The program includes eligibility criteria, assistance types, and the Weatherization Assistance Program for energy efficiency improvements. Contact information for program managers is provided.
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LIHEAP in Delaware Delaware LIHEAP is administered in collaboration of two state agencies: DHSS, Division of State Service Centers, Office of Community Services DNREC, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy LIHEAP Components: Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) Regular Crisis (48hrs Crisis) Life-Threatening Crisis (18hrs Crisis) Disaster (48hrs & 18hrs) Supplemental Crisis Supplemental Disaster Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP) SCAP Electric Supplemental SCAP A/C Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Assurance 16 Activities. LIHEAP RGGI Components: Replacing, Repairing Heaters and Conserving Energy (RRHACE)
2022 Eligibility Purchase Heating or Cooling Delaware Resident U.S. Citizen or Qualified Alien Income within 200% Poverty Interval Unless there is Disaster, State of Emergency, or Extreme Weather Then Delaware will shift its eligibility of crisis component to 60% of the State Median Income NATURAL Poverty Percent Interval 2 0% to 26% to 51% to 76% to 101% to 126% to 151% to 176% to PROPANE $ 1,627 $ 1,627 $ 1,450 $ 1,242 $ 779 $ 599 $ 1,485 $ 1,485 $ 1,324 $ 1,134 $ 711 $ 547 $ 1,070 $ 1,070 $ 954 $ 817 $ 512 $ 394 $ 766 $ 766 $ 683 $ 585 $ 367 $ 282 $ 553 $ 553 $ 493 $ 422 $ 265 $ 204 $ 412 $ 412 $ 367 $ 315 $ 197 $ 152 $ 325 $ 325 $ 289 $ 248 $ 155 $ 120 $ 271 $ 271 $ 242 $ 207 $ 130 $ 100 KERO FUEL OIL ELECTRIC GAS OTHER 25% 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200%
Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance program is implemented by DNREC state-wide for free through a Subgrantee, Energy Coordinating Agency. This federal program has been in existence for over 45 years. Services provided include: insulation, air sealing, pipe wrap, mechanical ventilation, heating system and water heater repair/replacement, health and safety items, and small home repairs Services are for single-family and mobile homes that are owned and rented. LIHEAP-eligible clients are categorically eligible for Weatherization. Household eligibility is based on 200% of the federal Poverty Income Guidelines, as an example: Total Household size Household Income 1 $27,180 2 $36,620 3 $46,060 4 $55,500
Thank you! DHSS: H ly Laasme DE Energy Assistance Director LIHEAP Program Manager Haly.Laasme-Mcquilkin@delaware.gov DNREC: Cheryl L. Gmuer State Weatherization Program Manager Cheryl.Gmuer@delaware.gov LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by DHHS and the U.S. Department of Energy.
