Energy Assistance

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) provides a supplement to assist qualifying low-income Nevadans with the cost of home energy. The EAP program year begins July 1st and applications are accepted through June 30th. Applications are evaluated year round or until funding is exhausted. Eligible households receive an annual, one-time per year benefit customarily paid directly to their energy provider(s).

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Nevada and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs. You must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

*For households with more than eight people, add  $6,240 per additional person. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.

For more information about applying for EAP, e-mail info@lssnv.org.