UPDATE: The Utility Discount Program (UDP) will be closing, effective, November 13 to accommodate the opening of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on December 1. Any UDP applications submitted on or before November 13 are under review and will be used to process both LIHEAP and UDP. Please be patient during this time.
DOEE will reopen LIHEAP and UDP programs on December 1. Continue to check this webpage for any program updates.
Please call 311 or (202) 737-4404 for the status of your application after December 1, 2025.
DOEE has financial assistance, discounts, and energy efficiency programs to help District residents with their utility bills. Please see below for services available to District residents.
Services for Income Eligible Residents
- Receive Help Paying Your Energy Bills (LIHEAP)
- Receive Discounts on Your Utility Bills (UDP)
- Receive A Discount On Your DC Water Bill (CRIAC)
- Make Your Home More Energy Efficient with the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Reduce Your Electric Bill with Solar for All (SfA)
- Receive Assistance Replacing Your Partial Lead Service Line (LPRAP)
- Lead Reduction Program (LRAP)
All Residents seeking energy assistance will need to provide the following information with their application:
- Government issued unexpired photo identification for the applicant only
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of current income for all household members
- Recent Washington Gas, PEPCO, and DC Water utility bills
Residents seeking emergency electric or gas assistance must provide documentation from PEPCO and/or Washington Gas that states their service has been disconnected when applying for assistance.
Additional Resources for Residents
- DC Incentive Calculator
- 2018 Energy Burden Report
- Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits
- Energy Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
- Solar Initiative
- Third-Party Energy Suppliers in the District
Additional Resources for Businesses:
