LIHEAP Has Grants to Help PECO Customers Keep the Heat on This Winter
November 21 2016 - 2:19PM
Business Wire
PECO customers can receive up to $1,500 in
energy assistance grants
More than $185 million is now available, in Pennsylvania, to
help PECO customers keep warm this winter. Through the Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), PECO customers can receive
up to $1,500 in grant support, however customers must apply early
to get their grant, before funds run out.
LIHEAP is a federal program that provides assistance to
individuals who are having trouble paying their electric, natural
gas or other heating bills. Homeowners, renters, roomers and
subsidized housing tenants may be eligible. Last year, PECO helped
its customers receive more than $17.4 million in LIHEAP grant
assistance.
“We want to help every PECO customer get the money they deserve
to ensure they stay safe and warm this winter,” said Patricia King,
PECO’s manager of Universal Services. “It is essential that our
customers file their applications early, to ensure they can secure
their grant while money is still available.”
PECO is reaching out to customers through community forums,
proactive calls, direct mail and advertising to ensure eligible
customers know help is available.
LIHEAP provides cash grants, up to $1,000 per customer, through
a direct payment to a vendor, such as a utility like PECO.
Customers do not have to be behind on their bills in order to
receive a cash grant. LIHEAP also has money allocated for
emergencies including payments up to $500 to reinstate service that
has been shut off for non-payment, and for repairing leaking pipes
and broken furnaces.
Grants are based on household size and income, type of fuel used
and county of residence. A family of four with an annual household
income of $36,450 can qualify for help. To be eligible, annual
household income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty
income guidelines, or:
- $17,820 One-person household
- $24,030 Two-person household
- $30,240 Three-person household
- $36,450 Four-person household
For larger households, the guidelines increase by $6,240 for
each additional person.
Customers can call 1-800-34 HELP4 or visit www.peco.com/help,
for more information, questions, or help in filling out the
application.
PECO manages the largest and most comprehensive Universal
Services program in Pennsylvania. In addition to LIHEAP, PECO has
many other programs to help customers manage their energy costs and
save money. Other assistance programs include:
- The Customer Assistance Program (CAP):
A credit based on household income and energy use.
- The Matching Energy Assistance Fund
(MEAF): A program funded by voluntary contributions of citizens and
matched dollar for dollar by PECO for up to $1,000 in total
assistance for those who qualify.
- Low Income Usage Reduction Program
(LIURP): A program that provides year-round conservation and
weatherization assistance for qualified households.
- Customer Assistance and Referral
Evaluation Services (CARES): A referral and information service
designed to assist customers who have temporary personal or
financial hardships that prevent the payment of their utility
bill.
PECO customers who are not eligible for low-and fixed-income
assistance but are having trouble managing their energy costs
should also consider taking advantage of other programs including
budget billing. Budget billing makes short-term fluctuations in
monthly bills much easier to handle by dividing annual energy costs
evenly throughout the year.
All customers can save money on their monthly energy bills by
using energy as efficiently as possible. To find low-cost and
no-cost ways to save energy and money, visit
peco.com/smartideas.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas
utility subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). The
company’s 2,400 dedicated employees provide advanced, innovative
energy solutions to 1.6 million electric and more than 511,000
natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2015
PECO delivered 86.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 38
billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. The company also has an
estimated annual economic impact of $4.5 billion in Pennsylvania,
supporting more than 9,600 local jobs and producing $760 million in
labor income. Founded in 1881, PECO is one of the Greater
Philadelphia Region's most active corporate citizens, providing
leadership, volunteer and financial support to numerous arts and
culture, education, environmental, economic development and
community programs and organizations. For more information visit
PECO.com, and connect with the company on Facebook and Twitter.
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