Wisconsin program to help with overdue utility bills
April 28, 2021 2:00 PM Jourdan Vian
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MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) A Wisconsin program announced Wednesday will include $21 million to cover overdue utility bills in the state.
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program, offered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and Public Service Commission, will help 36,000 qualifying utility customers.
“This year has been tough for folks and families, and we know there are so many who’ve struggled to make ends meet,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “That’s why we’re working every day to ensure families, our state, and our economy can bounce back from this pandemic, and part of that is making sure households across the state can keep their lights on and their utilities running.”
Gov. Evers announces $21 million to help Wisconsin residents pay overdue utility bills
April 28, 2021 4:06 PM Stephanie Fryer
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced more than $21 million to cover unpaid and overdue utility bills for thousands of Wisconsin residents.
The money is going to more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across the state through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. It was distributed to people who previously applied for assistance through WHEAP and had accounts in arrears as of April 9.
“This year has been tough for folks and families, and we know there are so many who’ve struggled to make ends meet,” Evers said.
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced more than $21 million to cover utility bill arrearages for more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP).
Gov. Evers announced the initiative on Wednesday, April 28 with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
The more than $21 million for WEHAP to fund this initiative comes Wisconsin’s federal FY21 allocation for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), officials say.
“I’m pleased that DOA in partnership with the governor could help alleviate this burden for so many families that are dealing with so much right now,” said Joel Brennan, DOA Secretary. “Providing this funding through an already successful program ensures that the funds can be distributed quickly and efficiently without creating additional burdens to the utility customer. This was an easy decisi
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