Colorado LEAP now accepting applications

Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program, a federally funded program that helps eligible Coloradans pay a portion of their winter home heating costs, opened for the season Nov. 1 and will accept applications through April 30, 2022.

LEAP helps eligible individuals and families in Colorado pay energy costs by making a one-time payment directly to the utility company on behalf of each LEAP-eligible household. Last season, 77,500 LEAP recipients received an average benefit of $550.25.

“Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows heating bills increasing this winter between 6% and 54% depending on the heating source,” says Theresa Kullen, LEAP manager. “LEAP can help Coloradans by offsetting these increased costs. We encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible to apply and take advantage of LEAP’s many benefits.”

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