Poverty Guidelines Poverty guidelines are used by electric, gas, and water utilities to measure a customer’s eligibility for low-income programs and assistance. They are also used by utilities to determine the level of income that corresponds to the Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements for requesting deposits and negotiating deferred payment agreements with residential customers. Additionally, the guidelines may be used by electric and gas utilities to calculate the income condition provided in the Wisconsin Administrative Code related to requesting Commission approval of a cold weather disconnection plan. More information on this topic can be found on the state of Wisconsin's Energy Services web site.

Number in Household			Deposit Income Guidelines	Winter Shut-off Income Guidelines
	100% of Poverty	150% of Poverty	200% of Poverty	250% of Poverty
1	$14,580	$21,870	$29,160	$36,450
2	$19,720	$29,580	$39,440	$49,300
3	$24,860	$37,290	$49,720	$62,150
4	$30,000	$45,000	$60,000	$75,000
5	$35,140	$52,710	$70,280	$87,850
6	$40,280	$60,420	$80,560	$100,700
7	$45,420	$68,130	$90,840	$113,550
8	$50,560	$75,840	$101,120	$126,400
	For each additional household member, add $5,140 per year	For each additional household member, add $7,710 per year	For each additional household member, add $10,280 per year	For each additional household member, add $12,850 per year
	Income figures are based on information published in the Federal Register, p.3424-3425, 1/19/23

Please Note: The Public Service Commission does not provide financial assistance to utility customers.