Economic Security Corporation (ESC) has over 4 different types of Energy Assistance and Repair programs available:
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which includes Winter Energy Assistance and Energy Crisis Intervention program for Winter
- Summer Utility Assistance (ECIP)
- ECIP Air Conditioner program
- Red Tag Equipment Repair for Spire customers
- Spire Dollar-Help Utility Assistance
- Water Assistance
To complete and submit the application electronically, Adobe Reader is Required.
Need to fill out an Energy Assistance Application? En español
You can complete your application and submit it on-line or you can print it out and mail it.
- Mail: P.O. Box 207, 302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin MO 64802
- If You Have Questions, you can call us at 417-781-0352, extension 515
- Here are the income guidelines.
- Starting Thursday, October 27, 2020, the Utility Assistance Office will be closed to the public.
Winter Energy Assistance Payment dates: November 1 for Seniors, December 1 - May 31 (for everyone else)
Summer Energy Crisis Intervention Start Date: June 1
How Do I Check the Status of My Application?
- Call this toll free number: 1-866-923-2483
- The status of your application will not be available until after the programs START DATES.
To download the printable application, click here: Missouri's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Application