The North Carolina Division of Social Services administers the following Energy Programs. Eligibility for these programs vary – see below and click on links for more information.

To apply or for more information, please contact your county Department of Social Services (DSS) office or click on the links below.

Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) provides a one-time annual vendor payment to help eligible families pay their heating expense.

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) serves individuals and families who are experiencing or in danger of experiencing a heating or cooling related crisis.

Duke Energy Progress Energy Neighbor provides heating and cooling assistance to Duke Energy Progress customers who reside in a county served by the company.

Piedmont Natural Gas Share the Warmth Program provides heating assistance for households residing in a county that is served by Piedmont Natural Gas.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program (HARRP) provides funds to local community action agencies for the purchase and installation of materials to help make homes more energy efficient and is administrated through WAMY. Although these programs are partially funded through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant, they are administered through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). For more information contact WAMY at (828) 264-2421.