A Helping Hand for Those Who Need It.

Wyoming helps one another

Assisting individuals with emergency needs for utility bill payment when no other funding resources available.

We assisted a total of 469 households in Wyoming with their gas, electric and propane bills.

The organization focuses on helping with energy-related emergencies. IF ALL OTHER SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. Energy Share may help individuals pay their home energy bills. A one-time expenditure of up to $400.00 per house-hold can be made to provide assistance.

Who Qualifies?
Energy Share funds are to be used as a last resort for people in emergency need with no other obvious resources.  Special consideration is given to senior citizens and the disabled. Contact your local Salvation Army to see if you qualify for assistance.

*This annual income level represents income at 185% of the poverty income guidelines or above. You have be eligible for Energy Source funds if your income is at or below these guidelines, and you face an energy-related emergency.

Trust is the foundation of great service

Energy Share of Wyoming was started in by a small group of utilities. The program was created in response to a growing need to help individuals and families that were falling through the cracks of traditional assistance programs. The program began with seed money donated by the founding utilities – Montana-Dakota Utilities, Rocky Mountain Power, and Black Hills Energy. A partnership was formed with the Salvation Army to issue and review applications as well as assess applicant eligibility. Soon, additional utilities, energy companies and municipalities became involved with the program; Wyoming Rural Electric Association, Dominion Energy, Powder River Energy Corp., Rocky Mountain PERC, City of Gillette, City of Powell, Town of Lusk and others. Over the years, generous donations have also been provided by utility customers and other community partners. Members of the board of directors, which is comprised of volunteers from utilities and other organizations, were committed to ensuring that ESW operates with minimal overhead so the monies raised would assist the hard-working people of Wyoming. A commitment that still stands today.

Energy Share continues to operate with an all-volunteer board and all operating expenses are paid with corporate donations. True to our Wyoming roots that are grounded in self-reliance and the philosophy that neighbors help each other, utility customers throughout the state continue to donate money to help those in need. In addition, sponsoring utilities and organizations are committed to helping their customers during tough times by donating money and services to Energy Share of Wyoming. 

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