Wichita utility companies offering assistance for low-income households
“From groceries to gas prices, inflation has made paying for basic necessities a struggle for many Kansans. To help relieve the financial stress, local utility companies are taking applications for LIEAP – a Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. The program is hosted by Evergy and Kansas Gas Service. While it is held annually, the program has extended the applicant to more individuals this year. Eligible households may be living at 150% of the poverty level, a 20% increase from last year’s cut-off. Other eligibility requirements state the applicant must be responsible for paying the fuel bill and have paid a minimum of $80 toward utilities within the last 90 days.”