The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ( LIHEAP) provides financial assistance with fuel costs and restoration of utility services during the winter heating season to eligible low-income households. Assistance to income-eligible homeowners and landlords to repair or replace furnaces to become more energy efficient is also available. LIHEAP and its related services help over 90,000 Wisconsin households annually. In addition to regular heating assistance, specialized services include: Emergency fuel assistance, Counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets, Pro-active co-payment plans, Targeted outreach services, Emergency furnace repair and replacement See also: Federal Poverty Income Guidelines