Home Energy Assistance Program

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income-eligible households pay their energy bill or heating fuel provider. Eligible homeowners or renters may qualify to have a specific payment amount credited to their electric utility account or receive financial assistance in obtaining firewood, propane, pellets, or heating oil. In addition to the credit on their utility bill, eligible households will receive valuable information about energy conservation and practical tips on how to save money on energy costs. The Weatherization Program provides free energy efficiency measures to income-eligible households at no cost to residents. Learn about the Weatherization Program.

Priority is given to the elderly, disabled, and families with children under age 5. Eligible El Dorado and Alpine County residents may apply for this program.

Program Status

Please call our office regarding any updates to the status of these programs – (530) 621-6150

• 2025 HEAP Program: Open
• Weatherization Program: Open

Important HEAP Information

• To make an appointment or for more information, please call 530-621-6150.
• Applicants must meet minimum point threshold eligibility under the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Priority Plan. Applicants must provide proof and documentation of any of the following in the home: Child under 5 years, Disabled or Senior over 60 years or older.
• You must provide copies of all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. See full list on the front page of the application.
• If you are applying for Wood, Propane, Oil, or Pellets, you must use one of our authorized vendors from our WPO Vendor List(PDF, 110KB).

HEAP Income Guidelines

• Income Guidelines

Download a HEAP Application

• HEAP Application(PDF, 3MB)
• Application HEAP/Español(PDF, 1MB)
• Weatherization Application(PDF, 6MB)

HEAP Application Forms (Misc)

• Certification of Income and Expense Form -Zero Income(PDF, 92KB)
• Self-Employment Worksheet(PDF, 61KB)
• Client Education Confirmation of Receipt(XLS, 136KB)
• Statement of Citizenship Form(XLS, 192KB)
• Account Holder Authorization and Consent Form(PDF, 154KB)

HEAP and Weatherization Office Locations

Placerville Senior Center
937 Spring Street
Placerville, CA
(530) 621-6150

South Lake Tahoe Office
1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 103
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 621-6150 

Energy Savings Resources and Upcoming Workshops

• Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)
• CARE/FERA Application(PDF, 216KB) (PG&E)
• CARE Application (Liberty Energy)
• Medical Baseline (PG&E)
• Energy Savers 101 for Home Cooling
• Fall and Winter Energy-Saving Tips
• Energy Education Guide for School Aged Kids(PDF, 3MB)
• Energy Savers Guide(PDF, 2MB)
• Community Assistance Brochure(PDF, 214KB)

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Information

• Check your home address to get details for current and future PSPS outages
• Find a local Community Resource Center nearest you that is open during a PSPS event. These centers offer handwashing stations, medical equipment charging, device charging, WI-FI, bottled water and snacks. Find a location near you
• For information regarding what tools and resources are available for Californians who have been impacted by wildfires and utility-directed power shutoffs
• Download a copy of the Public Safety Power Shutoffs Resource Guide(PDF, 537KB)

Additional Information 

Email us at HEAP@edcgov.us

Missing Document/Application Submission

Related Links

• Weatherization Program

Complaints of possible fraud, waste and abuse can be reported to the HHS Inspector General’s Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) or DOE Inspector General’s Hotline at 1-800-541-1625.