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Home Energy Plus service providers.
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Resources for Home Energy Plus Service Providers
About the Program
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) assists eligible households with their heating and electric bills. It is funded by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Public Benefits (PB) program.
The two basic parts of energy assistance are regular benefits and crisis assistance. In addition, HE+ HVAC Program Services and HE+ Water Conservation Program Services are operated under WHEAP. For more information on these Program Services, see
HVAC/Water Conservation Assistance.
WHEAP benefits are not guaranteed to eligible households. When funds for a program year are exhausted, no benefits are issued, even to eligible households.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is funded by the federal government and focuses primarily on heating assistance for low-income households.
Public Benefits
The Public Benefits (PB) program is funded by fees collected by electric utilities and provides benefits for non-heating electric use. It was created in 1999 as part of Wisconsin's biennial budget bill and operates a low-income fund into which electric providers in the state contribute an amount primarily generated by a fee added to customers’ electric bills. The money in this fund is divided between the energy assistance program and the Weatherization Assistance Program.
The law that established the PB program permits cooperative and municipal utilities to operate a Commitment to Community Program instead of participating in the state PB fund. Customers of utilities that choose to operate a Commitment to Community Program are not eligible for benefits from the state’s PB programs (under energy assistance or Weatherization).
Income Guidelines
Households with income at or below the amounts shown may qualify during the 2025–2026 program year (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026).
Based on 60% of Wisconsin’s median income.
Income limits by household size for the 2025–2026 program year
Household Size
| One Month Income | Annual Income |
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| 1 | $3,201.75 | $38,421 |
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| 2 | $4,186.92 | $50,243 |
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| 3 | $5,172.08 | $62,065 |
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| 4 | $6,157.33 | $73,888 |
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| 5 | $7,142.50 | $85,710 |
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| 6 | $8,127.67 | $97,532 |
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| 7 | $8,312.33 | $99,748 |
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| 8 | $8,497.08 | $101,965
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Program Resources
Applications and Forms
Home Energy Plus Application Form
English
Spanish
Hmong
Home Energy Plus Certification Page
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Authorization of Representation - Affidavit of Agent Form
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Self-generated Income Report Form (S-GIRF) 12-month
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Zero Income Form (ZIF)
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Division of Energy Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) Appeal Form
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Outreach and Materials
Home Energy Plus Brochure
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Home Energy Plus Applicant Checklist
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For outreach posters, contact the Home Energy Plus Help Desk.
Oversight and Reports
LIEAC Resources:
Home Energy Plus Public Benefit Annual Report - State Fiscal Year 2025
Guidance
Program Year 2026 WHEAP Manual
LIHEAP: Heating Assistance for Low-Income Households (video)
LIHEAP Program Overview: How It Helps Households (video)
HE+ System (secured)
The HE+ System is a secure portal for authorized agencies to manage program data. Access the HE+ System.
The link above provides login access to a State of Wisconsin computer system. This is a restricted computer system for authorized users only. All equipment, systems, services, and software connected to this system are intended only for official business use of the State of Wisconsin, and may contain U.S. Government information. All data contained on this system is owned by the State of Wisconsin. The State of Wisconsin reserves the right to audit, monitor, record and/or disclose all transactions and data sent over this system in a manner consistent with State and federal law. Use of this system by any user, authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to monitoring, recording, reading, copying, or capturing and disclosure of data and transactions by authorized personnel. Any illegal, unauthorized use or modification of the State of Wisconsin data, equipment, systems, services, or software by any person(s) is prohibited and may be subject to civil or criminal prosecution under state and/or federal laws, and may also result in disciplinary action where appropriate.
Planning and Quality Assurance
Federal Fiscal Year 2026 – LIHEAP Plan
General and Furnace Quality Assurance Tools are available on the
Home Energy Plus Training and Technical Assistance (HE+ TTA) site.
Vendor Information
WHEAP Vendor Agreement –
contact the Home Energy Plus Help Desk.
WHEAP Vendor Refund Policy
This website is supported by Grant Number 2501WILIEA from the Division of Energy Assistance/Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Division of Energy Assistance/Office of Community Services. .
