Energy and Fuel Assistance
Municipal and Co-Op Fuel Assistance / Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency

Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund (KWWF)
KWWF is a voluntary, community-based program designed to fill the need for energy assistance for low-income people. The KWWF is funded by businesses (including utilities) and individual contributions.

Contact Information: http://www.esiwi.com/kwwfdefault.htm

Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up
This program provides funds for assistance following natural disasters and other emergencies. Individuals and community service organizations are encouraged to apply for donations. Application forms are available at the co-op's three service centers.

Contact Information: http://www.acecwi.com/community/roundup.asp

Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up
Member contributions are used to assist local individuals and nonprofit organizations with crucial needs.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-300-6800.

Hometown Care Energy Fund
Customer donations help low-income families heat their homes during the winter. Funds are administered through regional community action programs.

Contact Information: http://alliantenergy.com

Madison Gas and Electric Energy Fund
This fund assists families and individuals who find it difficult to cover basic living costs due to difficulties and other life emergencies. A nonprofit agency distributes the money.

Contact Information: http://www.mge.com/home/services/energy_fund.htm

Oakdale Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up
Funded by cooperative members, the Oakdale Electric Trust Fund provides assistance to individuals and community service organizations.

Contact Information:Call 608-372-4131.

River Falls Municipal Utilities Helping Hand
The utility matches the payment a customer makes on an account to help bring the account to a current status.

Contact Information: Call 715-425-0906.

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In Wisconsin, municipal electric utilities and electric cooperatives are required to collect fees annually per customer, with half of the funds going to low-income programs. Many municipals and co-ops retain the fees for their own internal low-income/weatherization programs. If approved for LIHEAP, customers of some municipals and co-ops can receive bill credits, home energy efficiency measures, or refrigerator replacements.

Contact the following utilities and co-ops for further information about their programs:

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility Energy Assistance Program
http://www.cedarburglightandwater.com/energy_efficiency/

Jefferson Utilities
http://www.jeffersonutilities.com/energy_efficiency/

Manitowoc Public Utilities
Call 683-4600 or the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation at 1-800-720-0702.

Menasha Utilities
http://www.menashautilities.com/energy_efficiency/

New Holstein Utilities Energy Assistance
http://www.nhutilities.org/energy_efficiency/

New Richmond Utilities
http://www.newrichmondutilities.com/customer_services/

Oconomowoc Utilities
http://www.oconomowocutilities.com/energy_efficiency/

Plymouth Utilities Assistance
http://www.plymouthutilities.com/energy_efficiency/

Richland Community Co-op Community to Community
http://www.richec.com/benefit.html

River Falls Municipal Utilities Credit Program
http://www.rfmu.org/energy_efficiency/

St Croix Electric Community to Community
Call 715-246-6991.

Sun Prairie Water & Light Assistance
http://www.spwl.net/energy_efficiency/

Two Rivers Water & Light
http://www.trwaterandlight.com/energy_efficiency/

Waupun Utilities
http://www.waupunutilities.com/energy_efficiency/

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Focus on Energy
Focus On Energy is a public-private partnership offering energy information and services to energy utility customers throughout Wisconsin. The Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program assists Wisconsin residents in making energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Wisconsin residents who receive their electricity from a participating utility, and who meet the income requirements, are eligible to participate.

Contact Information: http://www.focusonenergy.com/

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