Energy Assistance

Energy assistance programs are currently available to Beartooth Electric Cooperative members through our own BEC program and through state managed programs. Please review the following information to determine if you are eligible for energy assistance:

BEC LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN (LISC) & LOW INCOME DISABLED (LID) DISCOUNT PROGRAM 

Enroll now for 2012 energy discount benefits-

The BEC Board Approved the continuation of our Low Income Senior Citizen & Low Income Disabled Discount for 2012. Download the application forms below or call the BEC office today (406-446-2310) and request the application forms by mail.

BEC Low Income Senior Citizen & Low Income Disabled Discount 2012
 

NOTE: The LISC & LID Discount Program is an annual program. Recipients must enroll each year to receive the benefit. Recipients of the 2011 Program, re-enroll now!

LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 

LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program available to persons who may not otherwise be able to afford to heat their homes or apartments during the winter. Please consult the LIEAP Program web sites or applications are available at Beartooth Electric's Red Lodge office.

MT LIEAP Program
1-800-332-2272
Montana LIEAP website

WY LIEAP Program
1-800-246-4221
Wyoming LIEAP website

ENERGY SHARE

Universal System Benefits (USB) funds help with the emergency energy needs of Beartooth Electric Cooperative members through Energy Share of Montana. Energy Share provides one-time assistance, most often in the form of help with a heating bill, but occasionally covering heating equipment repairs or other special energy needs. USB funds can be used for people at or below 150% of poverty on an annualized basis, meaning you may be slightly above the income guidelines and still qualify for USB funds. In addition, Energy Share has other funds available for people no matter what their income, as long as a person is facing a true energy emergency. Every Energy Share application is considered on an individual basis. For more information about these programs please contact Member Services at Beartooth Electric Cooperative or the following organizations:

Energy Share of Montana
Phone: 406-442-4900
1-888-779-7589
www.energysharemt.com

OTHER ASSISTANCE CONTACTS:

Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) VII

Montana Customers
Phone: 406-247-4732
www.hrdc7.org/hrdc_program

Wyoming Customers
Phone: 800-246-4221