Dubois REC works closely with Community Action (or CAP) agencies, as well as township trustees, to obtain assistance for our members who are having difficulties paying their electric bills. EAP is a low-income energy assistance program made available through the Indiana Division of Family and Children.

Resources to Help You With Energy Costs

Dubois REC is aware of the financial hardships many families are facing. There are several resources available to help you pay your energy bills.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

• LIHEAP is a federally funded grant program that helps low-income households meet their immediate home energy needs
• The LIHEAP fund received a sizable allocation of new federal funds as part of the coronavirus stimulus program
• LIHEAP funds are distributed through local Community Action Agencies (CAA)

Find Your Local Office

• All Indiana counties have intake offices
• Contact the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority by calling (800) 872-0371 or online for a county-by-county directory

Indiana 211

• 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that provides Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources in their local communities
• 211 provides additional help with:

• Paying bills
• Food
• Health
• Shelter
• Employment

• Counseling
• Suicide prevention
• Parenting
• And more

• The mission of Indiana 2-1-1is to facilitate connections between people who need human services and those who provide them
• Resources for utility bill assistance can be found by dialing 2-1-1