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Health and Human Services
Human Services Commission
Energy and Weatherization Programs

LIEAP

• REACH
• EWEB
• Weatherization

Contact:
Mary Ellen Bennett, Program Services Coordinator
mary.ellen.bennett@co.lane.or.us
541.682.7473
125 E. 8th Avenue
Eugene, OR  97401

LIEAP, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, provides financial assistance to low-income households for utility bills. The program is seasonal and winter services are available as early as funding allows.

Households with a person age 60 or over and households with a permanently disabled member are priority groups. Monies are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis. Home bound applicants can be assisted with completing their applications at home. Services available in Oakridge, Cottage Grove and Florence, Eugene and Springfield.

Eligibility: 60% of Oregon median income.

Call 682-FUEL for recorded information in English and Spanish with start up dates, eligibility information and a list of LIEAP agencies.

REACH,Residential Energy Assistance Challenge, in conjunction with HACSA, offers help to low-income Lane County renters and homeowners (including mobile homes) in the following areas: weatherization audit and weatherization measures, energy conservation education, case management and limited bill paying assistance for people needing weatherization.

Eligibility: Low income, Lane County residents and customers of participating utility companies (EPUD and Blachly Lane Electric Cooperative).

Call (541) 682-3383 for information.

ECCP,EWEB Customer Care Plus provides energy education and a kit of energy saving devices to income qualified EWEB customers.  ECCP also includes bill assistance, weatherization, case management and referral to other community resources.

Eligibility: EWEB customer household with income at or below 60% of Oregon Median Income.

Call (541) 682-3378 for information

Weatherization services are provided by the Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA).  The Weatherization program assesses homes for weatherization needs, and installs insulation and windows, and seals heating ducts. 

Eligibility:  Income qualified Lane County renters and home owners (including mobile homes).

Call (541) 682-3999 for waiting list information