WHEAP and Crisis Funding
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides funds for heating and electric costs as well as energy crisis situations. Customers who have received WHEAP funding may still qualify for additional crisis funding. If you’re approved to receive LIHEAP funding, you automatically qualify for assistance through Wisconsin’s Public Benefits program. LIHEAP accepts applications on a first-come, first-serve basis between Oct. 1 and May 15.
Find more information on WHEAP including income guidelines, application deadlines and more on their website.
You can also apply online for energy assistance.
Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund
If you experience a financial burden, you may qualify for financial assistance through the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund (KWW/CF). If you do not meet the income requirements for LIHEAP, you may still qualify for KWW/CF.
More details and the online application are available on the KWW/CF website. You can also call 211 or apply online at esi.help if you live in these counties.
Arrears Management program
This program helps customers bring past-due account balances to $0 in just 12 months by paying your monthly energy bill on time. Each time you pay your current monthly bill, we forgive one-twelfth of the past-due balance. Eligible past due WHEAP approved customers are automatically enrolled in the Arrears Management Program.
Options to help manage your bill
My Account, our online portal is a great way to monitor your account. My Account allows you to:
- Pay with a credit card.
- Request a payment extension.
- Set up a payment plan.
- Start, stop or transfer service.
- Manage your energy use and set up budget billing.
To learn more about these services and options, sign in or sign up at alliantenergy.com/myaccount.