Energy Assistance Programs
If you are having difficulty paying your electric bill, please call SLVREC immediately. Call before you miss a payment! You may be able to find energy assistance at:

866-HEAT HELP (866-432-8435)

http://www.energyoutreach.org

Contact SLVREC for more information regarding energy assistance at 719-852-3538 or 800-332-7634.

LEAP

One program available to those with low incomes is LEAP (Low income Energy Assistance Program). LEAP offices are located in each county. Your participation in other government programs will not be affected if you apply for LEAP.

You may apply for the 2008/2009 LEAP program from November 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. If you are applying for LEAP assistance you should continue to pay your home heating bill. If you can't make your full payment to SLVREC, contact the cooperative before you miss a payment!

You must mail or fax your LEAP application to your local county LEAP office. A list of county office mailing addresses and fax numbers are available at: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/offices.htm

You can contact LEAP administrative offices in each county at:

Weatherization and Energy Saving Home Upgrades

Recently, the Governor's Energy Office announced that approximately $2,096,250 in federal and state funds have been allocated to communities in southern Colorado. Under this program, about 344 income-qualified homes will receive cost-effective energy saving upgrades. More information about this program will be available after November 2008. You can learn a bit more now by visiting the GEO website.