Energy Assistance
Providing support to eligible households facing utility shut-offs or energy emergencies. Income must be below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for eligibility.
Prioritization Process is granted to households based on (1) Energy Burden, (2) Poverty Level, and (3) Presence of vulnerable household member.
CEAP Program Components
• Household Crisis: Provides assistance with utility bills during extreme weather conditions and/or fuel supply shortages that have or will deplete household financial resources. Households with elderly, disabled, or children under the age of 5 are given priority.
• Utility Assistance: Payments to assist low-income households to reduce their energy burden. Home Energy payments will be combined with energy conservation tips to reduce their home energy needs.
Utility Partners
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ATMOS - Share The Warmth assists clients with their ATMOS gas bills during the cold months.
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TXU-Energy Aid assists clients with TXU electric bills.
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Reliant – CARE Program assists clients with Reliant electric bills.
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative assists clients with Pedernales Electric Coop. electric bills.
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Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative assists clients with Heart of Texas Electric Coop. electric bills.
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Central Texas Electric Co-op assists clients with Heart of Texas Electric Coop. electric bills.
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on household income.
Categorical Eligibility includes:
SSI
Means Tested Veteran’s Programs :
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Dependency and indemnity compensation to parents
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Veterans of a period of war
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Surviving spouses of veterans of a period of war
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Children of veterans of a period of war
Applying for Services
Review all steps
Step 1: Please review this document and if you are applying for UTILITY ASSISTANCE or WEATHERIZATION, you will need to provide proof of citizenship and identity. Please refer to the following matrix to know what will be accepted for both citizenship and identity documentation.
TDHCA US Citizenship Identity Matrix
Step 2: Please refer to this checklist for required documents and instructions on submitting an application.
Step 3: Print and complete an application for services.
Application (Bell County Only)
Application - Spanish
Step 4: Please refer to our service location page to determine the center closest to you and application submission options.