Oklahoma herbal fuel encouraging Oklahomans to follow for ...

OKLAHOMA city (KFOR) – As many Oklahomans throughout the state are dealing with new challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma natural fuel is encouraging consumers to take skills of the $900 million the federal govt these days released to the Low-income domestic energy guidance program (LIHEAP).

LIHEAP is a federally funded application that helps eligible households pay a element of their home energy prices. The software period runs via may additionally 15 at nighttime.

In Oklahoma, the application is administered through the Oklahoma department of Human functions.

"We know that COVID-19 has introduced hardships that many of our customers have on no account faced earlier than, so we need to do what we are able to to spread the observe about this important aid," mentioned Callie Sneddon, Oklahoma natural fuel director of client service.

how to qualify

candidates have to be chargeable for direct charge of their heating expenses

profits eligibility requirements are set at one hundred thirty% of the federal poverty stage

the way to follow

The level of benefit varies in accordance with family income, variety of individuals dwelling in the home, classification of residence, category of heating gas and utility rates.

Oklahoma natural gasoline is additionally suspending disconnects due to nonpayment via can also 15.