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Applications available for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The federal government’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides help for qualifying members with their energy costs during the summer and winter months.

LIHEAP is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and operated by community action agencies. In North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s service area, those are Ozark Opportunities and Northcentral Arkansas Development Council.

Summer assistance is available. We encourage members needing assistance to reach out to the agency serving their county for more information and to check their eligibility.

Ozark Opportunities serves residents in Baxter and Marion counties. Visit nadcinc.org for more information.

Northcentral Arkansas Development Council serves residents in Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties. Visit ozarkapp.org for more information.

The amount of help available varies based on a member’s income, number of people in the household and other factors. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

NAEC tries to work with members who are experiencing hardships. Members needing an extension or with questions or concerns about their account may reach a member service representative by emailing info@naeci.com or calling 870-895-3221 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.