Iron County
Human Services Department & Associates
Energy Assistance and HE+ Program Services
Energy Assistance generally provides a one-time payment based on family size, income and fuel usage to assist with the cost of home heating. In some circumstances, it may also provide crisis assistance, furnace repair or replacement or repairs to leaky or non-working water heaters, fixtures, toilets, and/or piping. Additional programs include:
- Crisis Assistance – when a household is without heat, has a disconnect notice
from the heating vendor, or are nearly out of fuel and do not have sufficient
funds to purchase more.
- Furnace Assistance – eligible homeowners may be eligible for a furnace repair
or replacement if the furnace or boiler stops running during the heating
season. - Water Conservation Program Services - eligible homeowners who live in the territory of a participating Public Benefit utility vendor may be eligible for repair or replacement of leaky or non-working water heaters, fixtures, toilets, and/or piping.
Energy Assistance is provided by the State of Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Program or WHEAP
Contact Iron County Human Services at 715-561-3636
for emergency situations. For emergency situations after-hours or on holidays contact the Iron County Sheriff’s Office at 715-561-3800
Weatherization Services
If you are eligible for weatherization services based on your WHEAP application, your application information will be referred to the local weatherization agency. Households selected for potential weatherization services will be contacted by the weatherization agency. The agency will then make arrangements to have an energy auditor will assess your home to see what can be done to make it more energy efficient. Weatherization services differ with each home depending on how it was built and its condition. Some common weatherization services include:
- Insulate attics, walls and floors
- Insulate or replace water heater
- Install energy efficient lighting
- Reduce air leakage
- Repair or replace furnace
- Test and/or replace refrigerator
- Perform a general health and safety inspection
- Provide information about maintenance and energy conservation
This information was taken from:
Home Weatherization Assistance Program. Home Energy Plus; Wisconsin Heating and Energy Assistance Program. July 2024. Click here to be taken to the Weatherization page on the Home Energy + website!
How to Apply
These programs can be applied for in Iron County by calling 715-561-3636. You will be provided an appointment or an application, information on eligibility, and instructions on what to submit.
In Iron County, your local office is located at
300 Taconite Street
Hurley WI 54534
on the second floor of the Court House.
You can also apply online for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. You may apply online at https://energyandhousing.wi.gov
