Energy

Energy Assistance Program

HopeSource’s Energy Assistance Program for the 2011-12 season is officially CLOSED as of June 29, 2012.

HopeSource will begin accepting requests via phone (509.962.0435) and online for the 2012-13 season beginning Monday Oct. 29th, 2012 at 8 am.
Any requests received prior to Oct. 29th will not be processed.

Appointments will begin on or around Monday, November 5th, 2012 (the exact date will depend on when HopeSource receives its funding). For more information please click on "FAQ" tab and read the information listed under "Energy Assistance."

Are you worried about your heating costs? The HopeSource Energy Assistance Program can potentially help.

The HopeSource Energy Assistance Program can provide help paying for a variety of different heating costs such as electric, gas, oil, propane, wood, and wood pellets. Eligible participants can receive benefits ranging from $25 to $1,000.

The Energy Assistance Program will run from November 1 and continue until early summer, subject to available funds.

For more information please click here and read the information listed under "Energy Assistance." To request assistance, please fill out the online form by clicking on "Request an Appointment" or call the HopeSource Energy Assistance Hotline at 509.962.0435.

Program income eligibility
Number of people in household	Net* Monthly Income	Net* Monthly Income PSE Customers
1	$1,134	$1,361
2	$1,532	$1,839
3	$1,930	$2,316
4	$2,328	$2,583
5	$2,726	$2,792
6	$3,124	$3,124
7	$3,522	$3,522
8	$3,920	$3,920
9	$4,318	$4,318
10	$4,716	$4,716
11	$5,114	$5,114
12	$5,511	$5,512
13	$5,909	$5,909
14	$6,307	$6,307

Things you will need to bring with you to your appointment

Photo ID for everyone in the household over the age of 18
Social Security Cards for everyone in the household
Income Statements for last three months for everyone in the household over the age of 18
Energy Bills (utility company, propane provider, etc.)
12 month printout of utility usage
24 hour/ final shut-off notice (if applicable)
Physical Address Verification

Note: You will receive a notification card in the mail indicating the date and time of your energy assistance appointment along with a list of what documentation you will need to bring with you. Failure to provide required documentation will result in the termination of your appointment. Click here for more information. Due to the high volume of requests and uncertain funding, it may be over 2-3 months before you receive a notification card in the mail.

*What equals “Net Income” is determined by program policies. If you have questions as to whether or not your household is income eligible, please call the HopeSource office and ask to talk to someone in the Energy Department.

Conservation Education

The Conservation Education Program provides clients with energy saving measures that can be done in the home. See the weatherization page for a better understanding of what you can do to save energy in your home.

CFL Recycling is now available in the Ellensburg HopeSource Office.