The Percent of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) is an energy affordability program in Colorado that limits your household’s total electric or gas bills to 6% of your yearly income.
Qualifications
To be referred to PIPP, you need to:
These programs will share your household’s data with your utility. Your utility will then check if you are currently paying more than 6% of your income on energy bills.
Energy Assistance Programs
1. LEAP: Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program. LEAP is a federally funded program that helps you pay a portion of your winter home heating costs if you’re eligible. You should apply for and be approved for LEAP from November 1 – April 30. To apply, visit the LEAP website or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP.
2. Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) Past Due Bill Payment Assistance Program. If you are past due on your utility bill, disconnected, or facing disconnection, you may qualify for help with gas, electric, or alternative fuel bills. To apply, visit our bill payment assistance page or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP.
PIPP Referral (for households not past due):
If your household is not currently past due on your energy bill and you are not eligible for other referral programs, you can apply directly for a PIPP referral. Simply create an account and complete the application. Energy Outreach Colorado will send your information to your utility to check if you qualify for PIPP. To be eligible, your household income must be below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
3. Colorado Energy Office Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The Weatherization Assistance Program helps you receive free insulation and efficiency upgrades that help your home use less energy overall if you are income-qualified. Apply for WAP by visiting the Colorado Energy Office website.