Energy

Home Energy Assistance Program

Pays a portion of Maine households’ heating costs, delivers crisis fuel, and connects families to weatherization and energy counseling.

Amount: $200–$3,000+ annually depending on income, fuel usage, and vulnerability; additional crisis deliveries available Deadline: Intake opens July 1 for the upcoming heating season; crisis assistance available year-round while funding is available Location: Maine

Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Helps Idaho households afford winter heating and summer cooling through bill credits, crisis aid, and energy education.

Type: Benefit Amount: $100–$1,200 per season for regular benefits; up to $1,500 for crisis or equipment repair assistance Deadline: Heating season intake opens in October; cooling assistance offered May–July where available Location: Idaho

Indiana Energy Assistance Program Guide 2025 to 2026 How to Get Up to 1000 Toward Your Heating and Electric Bills

If you live in Indiana and your winter plans mostly involve worrying about the next utility bill, the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is absolutely worth your time. This is not a loan.

Amount: Winter benefit $150-$1,000 depending on fuel; crisis aid for shutoffs and furnace repair Deadline: Program year begins Oct 2; winter benefits close May 20 or until funds exhausted Location: Indiana

Japan NEDO Green Innovation Fund

Backs large-scale decarbonization projects under Japan's Green Growth Strategy.

Type: Grant Amount: JPY ¥10,000,000,000 multi-year support Deadline: Nov 28, 2025 Location: Japan

Kentucky Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Offers subsidy and crisis benefits to help Kentucky households afford heating and cooling, along with referrals to weatherization and community supports.

Type: Benefit Amount: Subsidy benefit $50-$250 per month during season; crisis aid up to $600 per event Deadline: Subsidy program runs Nov–Mar; crisis intake Nov–Mar and spring cooling; applications accepted until funds exhausted Location: Kentucky

LIFE Clean Energy Transition Grants 2025: How to Win €1–3M to Scale Sustainable Energy Across Europe

If you run projects that move ideas into markets — not lab benches — this EU call is one of the few that actually pays you to make things happen at scale.

Amount: Typical EU contribution between EUR €1 million and €3 million covering up to 95% of eligible costs Deadline: Sep 18, 2025 Location: European Union

Los Angeles Utility Assistance Programs 2025 Guide: How to Cut Your LADWP Bill by 30 Percent or More

If you live in Los Angeles and your utility bill makes you wince every month, you are exactly who the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had in mind when it built its low income and Lifeline discounts.

Amount: Up to $39 monthly electric discount, 25-30% water/sewer reduction, free efficient appliances, and debt relief options Deadline: Apply anytime; renew every 2 years or when requested Location: California and Los Angeles

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)

Provides regular and crisis bill payment help, weatherization referrals, and energy education for qualifying Louisiana households.

Amount: $100–$1,800 per year through regular and crisis awards based on income, energy burden, and parish policies Deadline: Parishes accept applications on rotating schedules; crisis assistance year-round while funds last Location: Louisiana

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

Helps low-income Maryland households pay home heating bills through direct grants, budget counseling, and crisis intervention.

Type: Benefit Amount: Annual heating grants $150–$2,400 depending on fuel type and income Deadline: Applications accepted year-round; funding prioritized October–May Location: Maryland

Massachusetts Home Energy Rebates: Get Up to $14,000 for Heat Pumps and Electrification Upgrades

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and Mass Save-administered Inflation Reduction Act rebates for whole-home efficiency and electrification projects.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $14,000 per home with enhanced incentives for income-eligible households Deadline: Phased applications expected starting late 2024 with funds available through 2031 Location: Massachusetts