Energy Services

Energy Services

Low-Income Households Energy Services

CAPCIL's Energy Services Department administers LIHEAP in multiple Illinois counties, providing low-income households with bill payment assistance, energy crisis support, and home improvements for energy efficiency and safety. Services include air sealing, insulation, HVAC repair, water heater maintenance, electric load reduction, and more. Eligible clients can receive up to $15,000 for energy-related weatherization and repairs, plus $3,500 for health and safety upgrades. We're also supported by the Ameren Illinois Grant, helping customers manage energy costs and emergencies to create safer, healthier homes.

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LIHEAP

(Includes Emergency Furnace& PIPP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible low-income households with their heating & cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization & energy-related home repairs. CAPCIL administers this Program in the following counties: Logan, Mason, DeWitt, Piatt, & Menard Counties.

Weatherization

The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) helps low income residents and households conserve fuel and reduce energy costs by making their homes and apartments more energy efficient. IHWAP also provides many health and safety upgrades ensuring safe and healthy homes. Energy conservation and health and safety measures provided through home weatherization can ensure citizens have access to more affordable energy services. Weatherization services that can be funded through IHWAP include:

  • Air sealing
  • Attic and wall insulation
  • HVAC repair or replacement
  • Water heater repair or replacement
  • Electric base load reduction (lighting and refrigerator replacement)
  • Ventilation and moisture control measures (and other health and safety measures)
  • Maximum $15,000 per eligible client’s home for energy-related weatherization and repair work
  • Maximum $3,500 for health and safety related measures.
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Ameren

The Energy Services Department is also supported through the generosity of the Ameren Illinois Grant. This privately funded assistance program helps CAPCIL customers manage energy  costs and emergency energy-related crisis situations.

ATTENTION: HVAC CONTRACTORS NEEDED

  • Furnace Assistance Voucher Program
  • Must be willing to serve at least one of the counties in our service area


Interested? Please contact Kerianne Short or
Anita Russell at 217-732-2159

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LIHEAP Easy Online Application

Step 1:

Check eligibility first by reviewing the income guidelines below.

Check your eligibility

Step 2:

Click LIHEAP application button to open fillable form. Enter info into all applicable fields.

LIHEAP Application - Fillable Form

Step 3:

PRINT or SAVE

the completed form so you can upload to send electronically or mail through USPS.

Step 4:

Click Universal Signature Page Button to open in new window.

Step 5:

PRINT and SIGN

the completed form so you can upload to send electronically or mail through USPS.

Universal Signature Page

Step 6:

Collect all required documents that must accompany your application.

List of required documents

Final Step!

Choose a delivery method to return your completed application.

Mail/Fax to CAPCIL Corporate Office:

  • Address: 1800 5th St Lincoln, IL 62656
  • Fax # is 217-735-1753

LIVE CHAT Application:

  • Send documents via our live chat application.
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