Oklahoma Human Services invites public comment on Energy Assistance program

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 7, 2026) – Oklahoma Human Services is seeking public comments about the federally-funded Energy Assistance Program through a public comment meeting. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 7, in room C48 at the Sequoyah Memorial office building, 2400 N Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City. Virtual meeting attendance is also available via Zoom. Energy Assistance is dependent upon the availability of federal funds and helps income-eligible families with their home energy bills.  

Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Written comment submissions are also acceptable and may be sent via email to Liheap2@okdhs.org, by mail to Oklahoma Human Services, Attention LIHEAP, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0352, or using the public feedback form.  Any submissions received after May 31, 2026, will be considered for the next federal fiscal year 2028 state plan.

Energy Assistance components:  

The Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) provides assistance for households with a verifiable energy crisis including the loss of heating or cooling. Open enrollment for the program begins each year in mid-April. Energy crisis assistance for households with a life-threatening medical situation is accepted year round.  

The non-emergency summer cooling program provides assistance with a one-time payment per fiscal year to the energy company providing the main source of cooling for the household. Open enrollment usually begins each year in July. 

The non-emergency winter heating program provides assistance with a one-time payment per fiscal year to the energy company providing the main source of heating for the household. Open enrollment usually begins each year in January.  

Energy Assistance eligibility requirements are based on:
     • Income
     • Household size
     • Responsibility for payment of home energy. Households are not eligible for Energy Assistance if the utility bill is paid directly to the provider by someone who does not reside at the residence.  

Maximum monthly gross income allowed:
Size of Household         Allowable Monthly Gross Income 
          1                                            $ 1,696 
          2                                            $ 2,292 
          3                                            $ 2,888 
          4                                            $ 3,483 
          5                                            $ 4,079 
          6                                            $ 4,675 
          7                                            $ 5,271
          8                                            $ 5,867

Editor’s note: An agenda for this public meeting is provided below.

AGENDA

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Adult and Family Services
11 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, May 7, 2026 
Room C48
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

1.    CALL TO ORDER
2.    CHAIRPERSON'S COMMENTS
3.    Energy Assistance Program State Plan effective date of October 1, 2026.
            A. OKDHS Staff Presentation
            B. Public Testimony (comments limited to three minutes per speaker)
4.    ADJOURNMENT

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