Illinois LIHEAP and PIPP Begin Oct 1

September 12, 2018 – The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) will begin October 1 for eligible residents in Winnebago and Boone Counties in Illinois. The LIHEAP benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of the eligible households.

CT EAP Applications Accepted Starting Monday, Sept 10

September 7, 2018 – Connecticut’s Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will start accepting applications for homes heated with oil on Monday, September 10. Applications for eligible household who heat with gas or electric will be accepted starting Oct 1. The first scheduled day for fuel delivery to oil-heated homes is Nov 14.

Michigan Power Customers Will See Lower Utility Bills Starting in Sept

August 31, 2018 – Nearly $9 million in electricity rate cuts has been approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission for customers of Indiana Michigan Power Co. Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers who use an average of 500 kilowatt hours will see a decrease in their monthly bill by $1.82 beginning in September.

Nearly 128,000 customers in Southwestern Michigan are served by the Indiana Michigan Power Co.

Maine Accepts LIHEAP Applications Starting in August

August 24, 2018 – Maine residents can soon apply for LIHEAP heating assistance. Initial appointments are booked for households with vulnerable populations and who were approved last year whose heat is not included in the rental costs.

If applicants meet these requirements, they will be mailed a yellow appointment card that gives them priority in the application process.

It is important that anyone applying for LIHEAP assistance remember to bring the following items when apply:

Maine Accepts LIHEAP Applications Starting in August

August 24, 2018 – Maine residents can soon apply for LIHEAP heating assistance. Initial appointments are booked for households with vulnerable populations and who were approved last year whose heat is not included in the rental costs.

If applicants meet these requirements, they will be mailed a yellow appointment card that gives them priority in the application process.

It is important that anyone applying for LIHEAP assistance remember to bring the following items when apply:

Tips Offered for Preparing for the 2018 Heating Season

August 17, 2018 – The Minnesota Commerce Department is offering some tips for families to prepare for the 2018 heating season. As the cooling season comes to an end, many LIHEAP and Community Action Agencies are preparing for the administration of the heating season during the fall and winter months. It is important for families to prepare for the heating season and learn about their options for energy assistance in their area if they feel they may need assistance.

Tips Offered for Preparing for the 2018 Heating Season

August 17, 2018 – The Minnesota Commerce Department is offering some tips for families to prepare for the 2018 heating season.

As the cooling season comes to an end, many LIHEAP and Community Action Agencies are preparing for the administration of the heating season during the fall and winter months. It is important for families to prepare for the heating season and learn about their options for energy assistance in their area if they feel they may need assistance.

WA PSE Still Offering Energy Assistance

August 10, 2018 – Puget Sound Energy (PSE) in Washington still has more than $5 million to help income-eligible households pay their energy bills. The assistance comes from Puget Sound’s Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP) and can be applied towards a natural gas or electric bill.

Puget Sound Energy customers have received $13.8 million I assistance since January 2018. More than 31,000 PSE customers have received assistance.

WA PSE Still Offering Energy Assistance

August 10, 2018 – Puget Sound Energy (PSE) in Washington still has more than $5 million to help income-eligible households pay their energy bills. The assistance comes from Puget Sound’s Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP) and can be applied towards a natural gas or electric bill.

Puget Sound Energy customers have received $13.8 million I assistance since January 2018. More than 31,000 PSE customers have received assistance.

HEAP Summer Crisis Assistance Available in Ohio

August 3, 2018 – Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Program’s (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program is providing one-time payments towards a household’s electric bill as well as central air-conditioning repair.

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