Energy Share of Wyoming

What Energy Share of Wyoming does

Energy Share of Wyoming is a private, non-profit organization that provides last-resort emergency financial assistance for home energy bills to Wyoming residents. Founded in 1992 by a consortium of utilities (Montana-Dakota Utilities, Rocky Mountain Power, and Black Hills Energy) with seed funding, the program has operated continuously for 33 years, assisting individuals and families when all other public and private assistance resources have been exhausted. The organization provides a one-time payment of up to $500 per household for gas, electric, or propane bills, with priority consideration for senior citizens and disabled individuals. Households must have annual income at or below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and must document attempts to obtain alternative funding.

The program operates with an all-volunteer board of directors and has zero paid staff; all operating expenses are covered by corporate donations from sponsoring utilities, ensuring that the majority of donated funds flow directly to beneficiaries. During the 2023-24 heating season, the program raised $155,215 in private and corporate donations and distributed $113,603 to 289 households across 14 Wyoming counties. Sponsoring utilities embed donation instructions in customer billing statements, providing a passive donor-acquisition channel, while Wyoming 2-1-1 serves as a state-wide referral funnel. Implementation is handled through The Salvation Army and community resource centers (First Stop Help Center-Lander, Sweetwater Family Resource Center-Rock Springs, Laramie Interfaith), which review applications, assess eligibility, and issue funds.

Name

Energy Share of Wyoming

Legal name

Energy Share of Wyoming, Inc.

Website

https://www.energyshareofwyoming.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Energy Share of Wyoming is a non-profit organization providing last-resort emergency utility-bill assistance (up to $500 per household) to low-income Wyoming residents facing energy emergencies, funded by utility sponsors and operated by an all-volunteer board, with application processing handled by The Salvation Army across 14 counties.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations

Revenue model

1. Private and Corporate Donations: The program is funded through voluntary contributions from sponsoring utilities and organizations, as well as individual utility customers throughout Wyoming. During the 2023-24 heating season, $155,215 was raised in private and corporate donations.
2. Tax-Deductible Contributions: Sponsoring utilities include donation instructions in their billing statements, allowing customers to contribute to Energy Share. Individuals may also send tax-deductible donations directly to Energy Share of Wyoming, c/o Align, 822 W. 23rd Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Energy Share of Wyoming provides one-time emergency financial assistance of up to $500 per household to Wyoming residents for payment of gas, electric, and propane bills when all other sources of assistance have been exhausted. The program serves as a last-resort safety net, with priority consideration given to senior citizens, the disabled, and households at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, including those affected by Energy sector/Coal industry job loss. Applications are processed through The Salvation Army and a network of county representatives across 14 Wyoming counties.

Product overview

Energy Share of Wyoming is a private, non-profit organization that provides emergency energy bill assistance to Wyoming residents. The organization offers a charitable assistance program that provides one-time payments of up to $500 per household for gas, electric, and propane bills when all other assistance sources have been exhausted. Special consideration is given to senior citizens and the disabled. The organization operates with an all-volunteer board and partnerships with The Salvation Army for application processing.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Share Emergency Assistance Program Charitable program providing one-time payments of up to $500 per Wyoming household to cover gas, electric, or propane utility bills when all other resources have been exhausted. Eligibility requires demonstrated attempts to find alternate assistance and is determined by The Salvation Army based on need, lack of other resources, and available Energy Share funds. Special consideration is given to senior citizens and the disabled.
• Propane Customer Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted 289 households with $113,603 in distributions during 2023-24 heating season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Align TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor and organizational partner for Energy Share of Wyoming, serving as the administrative hub for the program. Located at 822 W. 23rd Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001.
• Black Hills EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Founding sponsor and ongoing supporter of Energy Share of Wyoming. Laurie Farkas, representative from Black Hills Energy, serves as President of the Energy Share board.
• Montana Dakota UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Founding sponsor providing seed money and ongoing support. Lynn Hartje, Vice President of Energy Share board, is from Montana-Dakota Utilities.
• Rocky Mountain PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Founding sponsor and ongoing supporter. Mike Morrisey serves as a board member representing Rocky Mountain Power.
• Rocky Mountain PERCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor that has donated funds to support a one-time payment for propane customers of up to $500. Philip Scheel serves as a board member representing Rocky Mountain PERC.
• Wyoming Rural Electric AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor and supporter. Robin Feezer, Treasurer of Energy Share board, is from Wyoming Rural Electric Association.
• Enbridge Gas WyomingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor and supporter. Trent Lewis, Secretary of Energy Share board, and Michael Howe, Sr. Advisor Stakeholder Engagement, are from Enbridge Gas Wyoming.
• The Salvation ArmycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Key implementation partner that reviews and issues applications, assesses applicant eligibility, and makes funding decisions based on need, lack of other resources, and available Energy Share funds.
• First Stop Help Center-LanderminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Community resource center partner in Fremont County that reviews applications and assesses eligibility.
• Sweetwater Family Resource Center-Rock SpringsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Community resource center partner that reviews applications and assesses eligibility.
• Laramie InterfaithminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Community resource center partner in Albany County that reviews applications and assesses eligibility.
• Dominion EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Additional utility that became involved with the program over the years.
• Powder River Energy Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Additional utility that became involved with the program over the years.
• City of GilletteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Municipal partner that became involved with the program.
• City of PowellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Municipal partner that became involved with the program.
• Town of LuskminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Municipal partner that became involved with the program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Dollar Energy Fund: Dollar Energy Fund is a nonprofit that provides emergency utility bill assistance to households in financial crisis across multiple states, funded by utility customers and corporate donations. It is the closest direct comparable to Energy Share of Wyoming in mission, funding model, and distribution approach.
• Energy Outreach Colorado: Energy Outreach Colorado is a nonprofit that provides energy bill assistance, energy efficiency services, and heating system repairs to low-income Colorado households. Like Energy Share of Wyoming, it is utility-supported and serves as a last-resort funding source for residents facing energy emergencies.
• Energy Share of Montana: Energy Share of Montana is a nonprofit providing emergency home energy bill assistance to Montana residents, funded through donations and utility partnerships. Its structure, name, and mission closely mirror Energy Share of Wyoming, making it a direct regional peer.
• Citizens Energy Group: Citizens Energy Group provides discounted heating oil and utility assistance to low-income households through its 'Heat for the Needy' program. It is a comparable utility-affiliated charitable energy assistance model, though with a broader geographic footprint.
• Energy Assistance Foundation (Heat Share): Heat Share, operated by the Energy Assistance Foundation, is a Minnesota-based nonprofit providing emergency heating bill assistance funded by utility customers and donations. It is a direct peer to Energy Share of Wyoming in both mission and operational model.

Others

• Salvation Army (USA): The Salvation Army is the key implementation partner for Energy Share of Wyoming, reviewing applications and assessing eligibility. It is a related emergency relief provider but at much broader scale and with a wider social services portfolio.
• National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA): NEADA represents state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and related energy assistance efforts. It is an ecosystem participant adjacent to Energy Share's mission of energy-related emergency relief.
• Helping Hands Ministry / Laramie Interfaith: Laramie Interfaith is one of Energy Share's community resource center partners in Albany County, Wyoming. It is a local social services provider that participates in the program's distribution network.
• First Stop Help Center (Lander, WY): First Stop Help Center is a Fremont County community resource center that processes Energy Share applications. It is a local ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, providing adjacent social services in Wyoming.

Broad incumbents

• Community Action Partnership: Community Action Partnership is a national umbrella for Community Action Agencies that administer LIHEAP, weatherization, and other anti-poverty programs. It is a broader incumbent in the same emergency assistance and energy bill support space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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