PGW Customers Can Now Apply for Up to $1,000 to Pay Heating Costs
Posted on:Nov 04, 2024
A Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant could cover a PGW customer’s heating costs for an entire winter.
PHILADELPHIA (November 4, 2024) – Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) urges families, students, Philadelphia renters and homeowners, to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program- LIHEAP to receive up to $1,000 in free money for their natural gas bills.
LIHEAP grants are available for both homeowners and renters, and do not have to be repaid. The LIHEAP application period opens today and ends when funds run out or by Friday, April 4, 2025.
There are several easy 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.
- You may also visit Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP Assistance Office at 1163. S. Broad St. or online.
Applicants must have a household income at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level to meet LIHEAP eligibility requirements. Eligibility guidelines are listed below and available here.
“All of our customers deserve access to affordable, safe, and reliable natural gas service without compromising their basic needs. Many Philadelphians are eligible for this money that is free – don’t leave money on the table this winter,” said Denise Adamucci, Senior Vice President, Customer and Regulatory Affairs at PGW. “We are committed to easing the financial energy burden on hardworking Philadelphians. Please share this valuable information with family, friends, and neighbors who may benefit from the LIHEAP grant as we approach colder months,” added Adamucci.
Prefer to apply in person or learn more about your eligibility for LIHEAP? Customers can visit any Neighborhood Energy Center across Philadelphia for help with applying for LIHEAP or learning about other heating assistance programs.
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