Last Call for LIHEAP: Apply Now to Receive Up to $1,000 for Home Heating Assistance
Posted on: Mar 13, 2024PHILADELPHIA (March 13, 2024) – There is still time for Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) customers to warm their homes more affordably with a federal grant. Income eligible PGW customers can apply for a LIHEAP grant of up to $1,000 in free money toward their winter heating bills. PGW encourages both renters and homeowners to apply before the April 5, 2024 deadline.
In October 2023, the federal government released nearly $3.7 billion in LIHEAP funding to lower energy costs for families. With the average yearly household heating bill at $1,355 LIHEAP could cover a substantial amount of a residential customer’s winter natural gas bills.
There are several ways to apply for LIHEAP:
- Text the word “CASH” to 77037 to receive an application.
- Download a LIHEAP application at pgworks.com/liheap.
- Visit a Neighborhood Energy Center to receive in-person guidance and payment assistance counseling. A list of Neighborhood Energy Centers can be found here.
Applicants must have a household income at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level to meet LIHEAP eligibility requirements. Eligibility guidelines are available at pgworks.com/liheap.
“LIHEAP removes a financial burden for many of our customers and ensures they have access to heat and hot water throughout the colder months,” said Denise Adamucci, Senior Vice President, Customer and Regulatory Affairs at PGW. “We urge customers who need help to apply for LIHEAP today.”
During the 2022-2023 LIHEAP season, 42,393 households in Philadelphia received a total of $23M in LIHEAP assistance toward their heating bills. Those without utility service or who have received a 10-day shut-off notice can apply for both Crisis Assistance and LIHEAP together. Crisis Assistance is an additional federal grant up to $1,000 that is awarded to income-eligible customers.
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