Energy Assistance
Division of Energy Weatherization Program
Ashland County Housing Authority
PO Box 349
Mellen WI 54546
715-274-8311
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Website: https://ocdss.com/The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to households across the state to help lower the burden incurred with monthly energy costs.
Most types of fuel are eligible to receive assistance. Whether you use wood, propane, natural gas, electricity, or fuel oil to heat your home, energy assistance is available if you qualify.
Oneida County Department of Social Services
1 S. Oneida Ave
Rhinelander WI 54501
715-362-5695
Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program
Website: https://ocdss.com/The Division of Energy contracts with local agencies to provide basic weatherization services which:
- Reduce your home heating bills
- Save energy
- Make your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
If you are eligible for weatherization services based on your WHEAP application, your application information will be referred to the local weatherization agency. Households selected for potential weatherization services will be contacted by the weatherization agency. The agency will then make arrangements to have an energy auditor will look at your home to see what can be done to make it more energy efficient. Weatherization services differ with each home depending on how it was built and its condition. Some common weatherization services include:
- Insulate attics, walls and floors
- Insulate or replace water heater
- Install energy efficient lighting
- Reduce air leakage
- Repair or replace furnace
- Test and/or replace refrigerator
- Perform a general health and safety inspection
- Provide information about maintenance and energy conservation
Oneida County Department of Social Services
1 S. Oneida Ave
Rhinelander WI 54501
715-362-5695