The DC Energy Office, though its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, has a limited number of fans for distribution to District households that meet the following criteria:
- Have at least one member age 5 or below, or
- Have at least one member age 60 or above, or
- Have at least one member who has a documented respiratory condition or a statement from a doctor or medical facility describing a need for some type of cooling assistance
Eligible households must also meet the federal income guidelines for energy assistance. For more information, contact the DC Energy Office Hotline at (202) 673-6750.