Oklahoma Human Services Seeks Public Input on Energy Assistance Program

The state agency will hold a public meeting to gather feedback on the federally-funded Energy Crisis Assistance Program.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:49pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in warm, hazy tones depicting a scene of people interacting with an energy assistance program, conveying the atmospheric and dreamlike quality of the program's impact on local communities.The public comment meeting on Oklahoma's energy assistance program aims to ensure the vital resource continues supporting vulnerable communities through evolving needs.Oklahoma City Today

Oklahoma Human Services is inviting the public to provide comments and feedback about the state's Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP), a federally-funded initiative that helps income-eligible families with energy costs. The agency will hold a public meeting on May 7 in Oklahoma City, which will also be available virtually via Zoom, to hear directly from Oklahomans about the program.

Why it matters

The Energy Crisis Assistance Program is a critical resource for low-income households in Oklahoma, helping them cover heating and cooling expenses. Public input will help shape the program's priorities and ensure it effectively meets the needs of vulnerable communities across the state.

The details

The public comment meeting will take place at the Sequoyah Memorial office building in Oklahoma City on May 7. Oklahomans can also submit written feedback via email to Liheap2@okdhs.org or by mail to Oklahoma Human Services, Attention LIHEAP, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0352. Any comments received after May 31 will be considered for the next federal fiscal year 2028 state plan.

  • The public comment meeting will be held on May 7, 2026.
  • The deadline to submit written feedback is May 31, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Human Services

The state agency responsible for administering the Energy Crisis Assistance Program and gathering public input on the program.

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What’s next

After the public comment period, Oklahoma Human Services will review the feedback and consider it for the next federal fiscal year 2028 state plan for the Energy Crisis Assistance Program.

The takeaway

By soliciting public input, Oklahoma Human Services is demonstrating a commitment to ensuring the Energy Crisis Assistance Program effectively supports low-income households and meets the evolving needs of communities across the state.