Stop a winter shutoff: apply for EAP (Dec 1 to Mar 15 protection) and get crisis help in 48 hours

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Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP): help with heat and lights bills application

1. Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP): help with heat and lights bills

Steps

We don't have step-by-step directions for this yet. Use the official details below.

Is it still open?

Open as of 2026-10-28

The Energy Assistance Program application opens October 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST, and closes April 30, 2027, at 5:00 PM EST. (Source date: 2026-10-28) Official source

Official details

What you can get

a regulated utility company may not turn off residential utility service to any customer who is eligible for and who has applied for the Energy Assistance Program Official source

Who can get it

If you have received a disconnection notice for a metered utility, are within 10 days of running out of bulk fuel, or have already been disconnected or run completely out of bulk fuel, please notify your local service provider immediately. Official source

What to bring

Current utility bills or account statements Official source

How to apply

please notify your local service provider immediately Official source

Where to apply

Phone: (812) 913-6740 Official source

Who decides

LSPs must provide a mitigating action within 48 hours. Official source

How fast they decide

within 48 hours Official source

Keep your benefits during an appeal

Not confirmed yet

Sources

• https://www.in.gov/ihcda/4067.htm checked 2026-10-28
• https://ovoinc.org/contact-us/ checked 2026-10-28