Low-income energy assistance programs are available to help families pay their heating bills. We understand how harsh Northeastern winters can be and how a warm home is essential to your family’s well-being. Shipley Energy is here for you; our team is happy to guide you through the process to accessing assistance.
Shipley Energy works with two low-income energy assistance programs –
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Pennsylvania helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant.
Following your acceptance to the program, payments from LIHEAP to cover your heating bills will be issued directly to Shipley Energy and will appear as a credit on your bill. The amount to be credited varies on your income, the number of people in your family, and the type of fuel used to heat your home.
Each year, the LIHEAP program helps thousands of Shipley Energy heating oil and propane customers keep their homes warm throughout the winter. You can also access energy assistance through your utility for your home’s natural gas and electricity.
LIHEAP is a needs-based assistance program that is open to anyone who rents or owns a home. You can apply for LIHEAP whether you are working or not. To qualify, your annual income must fall below a given level, depending on the number of people in your household. You also need proof of your oil or propane account, as well as general information for everyone in your home.
To Qualify, You Must –
To qualify for assistance in Pennsylvania, view your annual gross income for the number of people in your home here LIHEAP.pa.gov.
There are two ways to apply for LIHEAP –
To apply, you’ll need the following information –
At least 30 days after submitting your application, you will receive a written notice detailing whether you’re eligible for LIHEAP and the amount of assistance you will receive if you are.
To contact the LIHEAP Client Helpline, call 1.866.857.7095 to request an application or check its status. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to communicate with the helpline may call PA Relay Services by dialing 711.
In Pennsylvania, LIHEAP Crisis Grants are available for households facing a one-time emergency heating expense. After being accepted to the LIHEAP program, Crisis Grants may be available if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your heat. You can receive more than one Crisis Grant during the season until the maximum benefit of $1,000 is reached.
Emergency situations that could qualify you for a LIHEAP Crisis Grant include –
If an unexpected expense threatens your ability to heat your home, a Crisis Grant may be able to help. Contact our team for more information or to take the next steps in your application process — Shipley Energy is happy to help you get back on your feet.
Call Shipley Energy at 1.800.839.1849 or fill out our contact form, and we will be happy to assist you with accessing energy assistance in Pennsylvania. Our dedicated team is available to answer any questions you may have and help you apply for assistance. We respect your privacy, and all inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
In Maryland, the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) assists low-income households in making energy costs more affordable. OHEP provides several grants to Maryland households in need:
Maryland Energy Assistance Program, MEAP
The Electric Universal Service Program, EUSP
The Arrearage Retirement Assistance, ARA
Utility Service Protection Program, USPP
To qualify for assistance in Maryland, view your annual gross income for the number of people in your home here Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP).
There are four ways you can apply for Maryland assistance programs –
To apply, you’ll need the following information –
Call Shipley Energy at 1.800.839.1849 or fill out our contact form, and we will be happy to assist you with your Maryland Energy Assistance Application. Our dedicated team is available to answer any questions you may have and help you apply for assistance. We respect your privacy, and all inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
Call Shipley Energy at (855) 212-6676 or fill out our contact form, and we will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have about accessing energy assistance.
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