ENERGY ASSISTANCE

The NEW energy assistance program year begins October 1, 2026!

Call now to schedule your appointment  –>  509-334-9147

Energy Assistance Appointments AVAILABLE in YOUR Town!

Day Date Location Time Address
Thursday 1-Oct-26 Pioneer Square – Residents Only 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 220 SE Kamiaken St., Pullman, WA
Monday 5-Oct-26 Community Action Center 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 350 SE Fairmont Rd, Pullman, WA
Tuesday 6-Oct-26 Lamont Community Center 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 303 7th St, Lamont, WA
Wednesday 7-Oct-26 Colfax Library 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 102 S Main St, Colfax, WA
Tuesday 13-Oct-26 Rosalia Community Center 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 106 W 7th St, Rosalia, WA
Tuesday 13-Oct-26 Malden Library 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM 119 W Broadway, Malden, WA
Wednesday 14-Oct-26 LaCrosse City Hall 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM 107 S Main, LaCrosse, WA
Tuesday 20-Oct-26 St. John City Hall 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 1 E Front St, St. John, WA
Wednesday 21-Oct-26 Oakesdale Library 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 103 S 1st Street, Oakesdale, WA
Wednesday 21-Oct-26 Palouse Cove – Quantum Residents Only 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM 721 Palouse Cove Rd., Palouse, WA
Tuesday 27-Oct-26 Endicott Library  9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 324 E St. Endicott, WA
Wednesday 28-Oct-26 Tekoa City Hall 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM 419 N Washington, Tekoa, WA
Monday 2-Nov-26 Community Action Center 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 350 SE Fairmont Rd, Pullman, WA
Tuesday 3-Nov-26 Albion Community Room 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 310 N F St, Albion, WA
Wednesday 4-Nov-26 Palouse Library 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 120 E Main St, Palouse, WA
Wednesday 4-Nov-26 Garfield Community Center 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 3rd Street  (Alley behind Library
Tuesday 10-Nov-26 Colfax Library 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 102 S Main St, Colfax, WA
Monday 16-Nov-26 Tomason Place I – Quantum Residents Only 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 685 NE Terre View Dr, Pullman, WA
Wednesday 18-Nov-26 Riverview – Quantum Residents Only 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 1155 Bypass Dr, Pullman, WA
Tuesday 1-Dec-26 Kenwood Square – Quantum Residents Only 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 1225 NW Nye St, Pullman, WA
Tuesday 7-Dec-26 Community Action Center 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 350 SE Fairmont Rd, Pullman, WA

Need help with your energy bills? CAC is here for you!

Energy assistance programs are available to help households of various income levels, no matter how you heat your home –> electricity, natural gas, propane, oil, wood, or heating costs included in yor rent. Whether you’re facing a high bill or just need extra support, we can help you find the right program to keep your home warm and your energy costs manageable.

Regular Energy Programs – Income Limits Apply, Once Per Year Access
Households CANNOT receive both LIHEAP & SHEAP

  • LIHEAP – Federal Energy Assistance (150% FPL), US Citizens & Whitman County Resident ANY Heat Type
  • SHEAP – WA State Energy Assistance (80% AMI from 2025-2026), Whitman County Resident, Electric bill ONLY
  • Avista MED-WA – Avista customers ONLY, Monthly Discount Program (80% AMI from 2026-2027)

Emergency Energy Programs – No Income Limits, Once Per Year Access
Households only qualify for one

  • Avista Share
    • Shut-off assistance for Avista customers
  • Project Share
    • Shut-off assistance for Inland Power customers
    • Emergency heating fuel for oil, propane, & wood customers

Schedule a Phone/Mail Appointment!

Phone/Mail Appointments are done in 2 steps:

Step 1)   Scheduled phone call with an intake worker, who will collect your basic household information and prepare an application.

Step 2)   An application is mailed to you after the phone intake. You will need to physically sign this with a pen and return it with the required documents. Your intake worker will attach a letter explaining what documents are needed.

Schedule your appointment today!

509-334-9147

2025 – 2026 Energy Assistance Income Limits:

Federal Energy Assistance
(LIHEAP)
Credit paid to your heating account
Avista’s My Energy Discount Program (MED-WA)
Monthly Discount for Avista Customers
WA State Energy Assistance
(SHEAP)
Credit paid to your Electric account
Family Size Monthly Income Family Size Monthly Income Family Size Monthly Income
1 $ 1,957 1 $ 4,591 1 $ 1,958 – $ 4,591
2 $ 2,644 2 $ 5,245 2 $ 2,645 – $ 5,245
3 $ 3,332 3 $ 5,900 3 $ 3,333 – $ 5,900
4 $ 4,019 4 $ 6,554 4 $ 4,020 – $ 6,554
5 $ 4,707 5 $ 7,079 5 $ 4,708 – $ 7,079
6 $ 5,394 6 $ 7,604 6 $ 5,395 – $ 7,604

 

Required Documents for Federal & State Energy Assistance:

  • Gross Income Documents: for the 1 Month before your application date (Dec appt = Nov income)
    In some cases we can look at 3 or 12 months

  • Social Security Cards, Birth Certificates, or Passports for all household members, including children & roommates

  • Photo I.D. for all adults in the household (18+)

  • Heating Bill: showing full name, account number, & service address

  • Proof of Whitman County Residency: piece of mail showing name & physical address

  • IF APPLICABLE – Proof of College Financial Aid: Loans, Scholarships, Grants, or WorkStudy

  • IF APPLICABLE – Proof of any Child Support Paid out or Received

  • IF APPLICABLE – If sharing custody of a child: must provide statement of 51% or more custody

  • IF APPLICABLE – Heat Cost Included in Your Rent: Copy of Lease

  • IF APPLICABLE – Wood Heat: any wood receipts from the last 12 months

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