West Chester, Pa (November 14, 2023) – With winter approaching and temperatures getting colder, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County residents to take advantage of programs that assist with home heating costs.
“As the sun sets earlier and temperatures dip lower, it’s important to know that assistance is available for families and residents who may be struggling to pay for heating and energy costs,” Comitta said. “Everyone deserves to live in a warm, safe, and healthy home environment. I encourage eligible residents to take advantage of all available programs that help lessen the burden of home heating costs and keep our homes warm through the winter.”
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available to assist lower-income families pay for heating costs through a one-time cash grant paid directly to the utility company or fuel provider.
Crisis grants are also available for eligible residents who are in jeopardy of having their heating utility service terminated, have broken heating equipment, have already had their heating utility service terminated, or who are out of or have less than two weeks’ worth of deliverable fuel.
Residents can apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us or by requesting a paper application from the county assistance office at 610-466-1042. More information is also available by calling the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095.
Additionally, PECO energy customers are encouraged to apply for PECO’s Customer Assistance Program. Through the program, lower-income customers will pay a percentage of their total household income as their monthly bill.
For additional information on the program, eligibility requirements, and application details go to peco.com/cap or call 1-800-774-7040.
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