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Thirty-one percent of U.S. households struggle to pay the expense of meeting their energy needs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. Our agency’s LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout our region helping those needing assistance. Nationwide, LIHEAP provides energy assistance to roughly 6.7 million households. This is a one time benefit between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. For those who qualify, a payment is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and is credited to their bill. Payments can take up to 90 days to be applied. Priority is given to the low-income, energy burdened, disabled, elderly, homes with young children under 6, veterans, and large households. 

Locations in Carter County where the UETHDA energy outreach van will be in January include:

– MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC (Roan Mountain), 8477 US19E, Roan Mountain, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 3

– VALLEY FORGE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 91503 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, 8:30 a.m. Jan. 8

– ARM OF ELIZABETHTON, 714 West C St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 14

You may also visit one of our nine area neighborhood service centers, located in our eight-county service area, for aid, or simply call the UETHDA at (423) 246-6180. LIHEAP is only one of many services offered to help with self-sufficiency. If you or know someone who needs help, have them contact the UETHDA.