Schuylkill Community Action
Pottsville - Utility Assistance
Designed to assist low-income individuals pay for needed utility services, pending the availability of program funding.

Administers the following programs:
Ontrack: program is designed to lower a customer's monthly payment while PPL forgives a portion of the back debt upon compliance with the program. Proof of income required. Must be a PPL customer, and must not exceed 150% of the poverty guidelines.

Operation Help: One time grant for individuals with special hardships in paying their electric bills. Funds are provided by PPL which requires the family be a PPL customer and have an income under the 200% of the poverty guideline.

Electric deposit waiver program: For those under 200% of the poverty guidelines.

UGI CAP and Operation Share: Help with past due gas utility bills. CAP offers a lower bill based on income and usage for households at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Operation Share is a grant for those at or below 200% federal poverty guidelines who are having difficulty paying their gas bill.
225 North Centre Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Eligibility: Varies with utility program
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (570) 622-1995
  • (570) 622-4339 - Fax
Email Address: info@schuylkillcommunityaction.com
Fee Amounts: None
Intake Procedure: Walk-in, telephone
Geographical Area: Schuylkill County (PPL's service-agency regions don't necessarily follow county lines.)
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Schuylkill Community Action
Pottsville - Utility Assistance
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