Lower Columbia CAP administers a number of energy assistance programs; all of which have income eligibility requirements.
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
- Sign-up for appointments is online usually the first week of November – Sign up HERE
- An Energy Conservations class is required prior to the eligibility appointment
- Please bring all your documentation to your appointment to assure that the eligibility process is efficient and completed in a timely manner
Winter Help Fund and WEAF (Washington Energy Assistance Fund)
- CAP administers these funds that come from Cascade Natural Gas (CNG) and community donations
- To be eligible you must be a CNG customer, meet income eligibility guidelines, and be in an emergency situation.
Senior Discount Rate Program
- CAP administers this Cowlitz PUD program using the Cowlitz PUD guidelines
- Low income seniors may qualify for a 15% or 25% discount on their monthly PUD bills
- To qualify:
- Customers must be 62 or turn 62 1/2 by 12/31/2018
- Must occupy the residence
- Must have lived at the residence the past 12 consecutive months
- Must be legally responsible for payment of the PUD account
- Meet the income guidelines.
This rate is not available on secondary or seasonal residences. Sign-up period begins mid-August and ends mid-November.
Check the Cowlitz PUD Website for more information.
Disabled Discount Rate Program
- Disabled Discount Rate is a Cowlitz PUD program administered by CAP
- Low-income disabled residential PUD customers can be eligible for a 5%, 15% or 25% discount on their monthly electric bills
- To qualify:
- Customers must be receiving a disability income
- Provide documentation of permanent disability with either a special parking privilege permit or a physician’s certification
- Must occupy the residence and have lived there the past 12 consecutive months
- Must legally be responsible for payment of the PUD account
- Meet the income guidelines.
This rate is not available on secondary or seasonal residences. Sign-up period begins mid-August and ends mid-November.
If you think you may qualify for one of these programs or want more information please call CAP at 360-425-3430 ext. 231, or stop by our offices on 1526 Commerce Avenue in Longview.
Weatherization – Home Energy Assessment
Are your heating bills high due to lack of adequate insulation, improperly sealed windows and doors?
A home energy assessment can help identify the areas that need to be sealed/insulated to protect you from the cold of winter and heat of summer. Our certified building analyst will perform a thorough energy assessment to measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope and use infrared cameras to find hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation. You will also receive information on how various energy-saving upgrade options interact with each other and list of efficiency upgrades that are most appropriate for your home.
Learn more about weatherization.
Click here for a short video on home energy assessments
For weatherization and home energy assessment questions, call the CAP weatherization department at 360-425-3430 ext. 225 or 226