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Energy Assistance
Cheyenne Light customers who need heating assistance may qualify for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Customers must apply for this program, and applications for the 2008-09 winter season are available mid-September. These applications will be processed as they are received beginning October 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009. To apply, please fill out an application. Applications are also available at the Cheyenne Light office at 108 West 18th Street in downtown Cheyenne or by calling the Wyoming Department of Family services at 1-800-246-4221. Energy Share of Wyoming Energy Share of Wyoming is a nonprofit, statewide program that assists Wyoming families with energy-related emergencies when all other forms of assistance have been exhausted. Energy Share of Wyoming is a partnership with individuals and organizations that represent senior citizens, Wyoming utilities, churches and groups who serve the disabled. First priority goes to Wyoming residents who are at or above 185 percent of the federal poverty level. Funding decisions are made by the Salvation Army, which reviews applicants’ eligibility. The program begins on December 1, and applications are available after this date at local Salvation Army offices. The program will continue until the end of May or until funds are exhausted.
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LIEAP for Low Income Customers