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The Lincoln County Department of Social Services is pleased to inform you that North Central Community Action Program (NCCAP) is the new WHEAP agency serving Lincoln County residents for the 2026 heating season that begins October 1, 2025. Effective September 8, 2025 all customers in need of energy assistance will be directed to NCCAP at:
503 S Center Ave Ste 1
Merrill WI 54452
715-536-9581
https://northcentralcap.org/
The Wisconsin Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources provides services to Wisconsin qualified residential households with energy assistance and weatherization needs. This program is administered by the State of Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Program. Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program is a one-time per heating season benefit, which is dependent upon household size, income level and heating costs. The benefit is intended to pay a portion of annual heating costs.
In addition to regular heating and electric assistance, specialized services include:
- Emergency fuel assistance
- Counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets
- Proactive co-payment plans
- Targeted outreach services
- Emergency furnace repair and replacement
The next Energy Assistance Program Year will begin on Oct 1, 2025. Applications will start going out around September 8, 2025.
Crisis funds to help households facing a disconnection of their electricity are not available until the new season begins. Renters needing help in this situation before October 1, 2023 can call ESI at 800-506-5596. Homeowners should contact Wisconsin Help for Homeowners at 833-426-9472.
For more information about other Housing Assistance Programs, Community Development Programs and more go to energyand housing.wi.gov .
For more information:
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Long Application (Please note: You will need to download the document if opened with Google Chrome)
1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947)
