Energy Assistance
		LIHEAP is Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a federally funded program that assists low-income households in making home heating more affordable, avoid shutoff of utility services during the winter months, and maintain a warm, safe, and healthy environment for the their families. Clients must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify. The best time to call the CAP office to find out when to sign up for this program is during the first week in November.
		Warm Neighbor Program is a Cowlitz PUD Program administered by CAP. Funds for this program come from community donations. The clients must meet income eligibility guidelines, have electric as their primary heating source and be in an emergency situation. Make a tax-deductible donation to Warm Neighbor Fund:
		Winter Help Fund and WEAF (Washington Energy Assistance Fund) are Cascade Natural Gas (CNG) programs administered by CAP. The funds for these programs come from CNG and community donations. The clients must be CNG customers, meet income eligibility guidelines, an be in an emergency situation.
		The Senior Discount Rate Program, is a Cowlitz PUD program administered by CAP. This program gives a 10% or 20% percent discount to low income senior residential PUD customers on their monthly bills. Customers must be 65+ and have electric services in their name as the primary account holder for not less than the prior 12 months, and have an annual total household income at or below $20,535. This rate is not available on secondary or seasonal residences. Sign-up period begins September 2008.
		Disabled Citizen Discount Rate Program, is a Cowlitz PUD program administered by CAP. This program gives low-income disabled residential PUD customers either a 10% or 20% discount on their monthly electric bills. Customers must be receiving a disability income, provide documentation of permanent disability with either a special parking privilege permit or a physician's certification, have an annual total household income at or below $20,535 per year, and have electric service in their name as the primary account holder for not less than the prior 12 months. This rate is not available on secondary or seasonal residences. Although not finalized, we expect the next sign-up period to be in the fall of 2008. If you think you may qualify for one of these programs or want more information call CAP 360-425-3430 or stop by at 1526 Commerce Ave., Longview.