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Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual

Verification requested from a non-UEC vendor may include:

I. Copy of the household’s energy/utility bills for a 12-month period submitted by the household; II. Printout from the household’s electric/heating companies of the household’s annual usage in dollars and units of energy; or, III. Household’s annual energy usage (in dollars and units of energy) secured by the case manager by communicating with the utility vendor. NOTE: When staff contacts the utility vendor, the Client Update Form (2888-EL) must be completed, or a narration must be entered in the EAP system, unless the energy vendor provides the usage in writing or via a printout. The information must be retained in the case file. Applicants purchasing their natural gas/electricity from a 1) rural electric cooperative; 2) a general improvement district; or 3) a cooperative association, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit association or provider of service which serves only its member and is declared a public utility pursuant to NRS 702.150, do not pay a universal energy charge. Alternate energy sources such as wood, coal, and propane may be considered for assistance under this category. 509 DWELLING TYPE A household must reside in one of the following dwelling types: home, apartment, duplex, mobile home, town home or condominium, travel trailer, motor home, or other dwelling type approved by the EAP program manager. 510 AGE The applicant/head of household must be at least 18 years old or be an emancipated minor to be eligible for energy assistance. If an individual under the age of 18 submits an application and is not emancipated, the application will be denied. A. Verification of Age Verification of age is not required, unless questionable. If the age of a household member needs to be verified, possible sources of verification are as follows (not all inclusive): I. Official birth certificate, II. Hospital certificate (not the souvenir announcement), III. Church or baptismal certificate, IV. Bureau of Vital Statistics documents, V. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or tribal documents, VI. Passport, VII. School records, VIII. Certificate of Naturalization, IX. AMPS/NOMADS printout which lists the child’s date of birth and/or age. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 9 - Section 500 – Non-Financial Requirements