Offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP), Leak Forgiveness Program and Payment plans

Catholic Charities provides a range of human services to individuals, families and parishes.
Services:
- Adoption
- Pregnancy
- Immigration Services
- Senior Services
- Counseling
- Community Support
- Parish Outreach
- Housing

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only.PPL E-PowerWise Program:
Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to â??reduce energy use and save moneyâ?.

UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program):
Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan.

UGI Operation Share:
Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service.

Dollar Energy Fund:
Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year.

Aqua Pennsylvaniaâ??s Helping Hand Program:
Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only.
PPL E-PowerWise Program:
Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to â??reduce energy use and save moneyâ?.

UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program):
Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan.

UGI Operation Share:
Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service.

Dollar Energy Fund:
Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year.

Aqua Pennsylvaniaâ??s Helping Hand Program:
Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only.
PPL E-PowerWise Program:
Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to â??reduce energy use and save moneyâ?.

UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program):
Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan.

UGI Operation Share:
Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service.

Dollar Energy Fund:
Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year.

Aqua Pennsylvaniaâ??s Helping Hand Program:
Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only.
PPL E-PowerWise Program:
Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to reduce energy use and save money.

UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program):
Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan.

UGI Operation Share:
Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service.

Dollar Energy Fund:
Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year.


Aqua Pennsylvanian's Helping Hand Program:
Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

Offers the following customer assistance programs to those in need:
1) Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (PCAP:) Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance. PCAP offers a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are made on time and paid in-full. The goals of PCAP are to:
* Improve ability to make a payment
* Reduce consumption of electricity (eligible PCAP customers must participate in WARM)
* Reduce electric account debt

2) Customer Assistance & Referral Evaluation Services Program (CARES): Provides assistance on a short-term basis to payment-troubled residential customers. Based upon the circumstances, company CARES representatives make referrals to social agencies and provide information on appropriate company and/or external programs. CARES is open to:
* any customer 60 years of age or over
* a handicapped or disabled person
* a seriously ill person
* a family with a seriously ill family member who resides in the household
NOTE: Associates may want to refer a person to a CARES Analyst if they know the business partner may be over income for a Company sponsored program, but, due to extenuating circumstances, needs assistance. Example: A person may have an adequate income, but they have a sick child and are incurring some heavy medical expenses.

3) WARM Program: an energy conservation program for Met-Ed's low-income residential customers in PA. The objective of the program is to help customers save energy and money by reducing their energy consumption. This is done by installing energy-saving home improvements in the home and by educating family members on ways to lower their electric usage. Met-Ed works with community-based organizations and energy conservation contractors to provide these WARM Program services at no additional cost to eligible participants. There are household income requirements and other program qualifications. (could provide insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, refrigerator/freezer replacement, water heater inspection, energy-saving light bulbs, replace inefficient air conditioners)

In cooperation with other agencies, Met-Ed offers these additional services to customers in need:
1) Dollar Energy Fund: www.dollarenergy.org- 1-888-282-6816, option #4. This is the name of the largest Hardship Fund in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DEF awards grants to participating member's low-income customers and takes PCAP applications in designated areas. Customers who have not previously been enrolled in PCAP can apply for a Dollar Energy grant if they meet the all eligibility requirements.

2) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP:) A federally funded grant program administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through its network of local county assistance offices. LIHEAP provides customers help with paying winter heating bills, and occasionally summer cooling bills. LIHEAP funds may be used to pay an electric bill even if electricity is not the main source of heat. Met-Ed receives funds to be applied to eligible homeowners' heating bills. Contact the Berks County Department of Public Assistance to receive application. There are household income requirements for this program. LIHEAP has two components:
* CASH- provides a cash payment directly to the utility, to be applied toward bill reduction if certain guidelines are met.
* CRISIS- provides a grant to help avoid shut off electric service, which resulted from over-due bills. This grant also can be used to restore service shut off during the winter months.

Click here to see information on Met-Ed customer assistance programs.

Security deposit arrangements may be possible; Call and speak to the Advanced Applications Department.

Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance. PCAP offers a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are made on time and paid in-full. The goals of PCAP are to:

* Improve ability to make a payment
* Reduce consumption of electricity (eligible PCAP customers must participate in WARM)
* Reduce electric account debt

Click here to see information on Penelec customer assistance programs.

LIPURP helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance. LIPURP offers a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are paid in-full.

The goals of LIPURP are to: Improve ability to make a payment, Reduce consumption of electricity (eligible CAP customers must participate in West Penn Power’s LIURP program), and Reduce electric account debt.

Thursdays from 10-12, distributes packages of perishable and non-perishable items on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible residents of Northwest Philadelphia. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets available during holiday period.

Offers an affordable payment plan and arrange forgiveness to payment troubled PA Residential customers.

Offers an affordable payment plan and arrearage forgiveness to payment troubled PA Residential customers.

Regional electric utility provider.

Provides specialized customer assistance programs such as:
- Winter Relief Assistance Program (WRAP): A free weatherization program for eligible low income customers who have an account in their name. In home audit dictates service provided (may include furnace repair, replacement of older appliances that are not energy efficient, caulking, weatherstripping, replacement of broken windows, water heater wrap, and insulation).
- Operation HELP: Pays energy bills for eligible customers (funds can be used to help pay for any fuel source, including oil, coal, kerosene, electric, etc.) low income customers. OpHELP is administered by CAP.
- OnTrack: A special payment plan that offers reduced monthly payments, protection from shutoffs and debt forgiveness. For residential customers who are struggling to pay their bills. OnTrack is administered by CAP.
- Customer Assistance & Referral Evaluation Service (CARES): A personalized service for customers experiencing bill payment problems due to temporary hardship.
-E-Power Wise: Offers energy-savings kits for customers who meet income guidelines (includes LEDs, LED night light, energy efficient showerhead) Call 866-306-2479
- Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling
- Appliance Rebates
- Home energy surveys/energy analysis

Optional billing programs include:
- Budget billing which allows customers to pay about the same monthly amount all year long.
- Automatic Bill Payment Plan offers customers the option of automatic deduction of the bill from a checking or savings account on their monthly due date.
- Payment-Date Extension Plan allows customer to extend the due date of the electric bill to coincide with their monthly pension/social security check.
- Double Notice Protection Plan enables customers to arrange for an individual or social service agency to receive a copy of all overdue or termination notices to alleviate problems.

PPL is regulated by the Public Utility Commission.

Electric Utility Provider.

Customer Assistance Programs include:
- WRAP (Winter Relief Assistance Program): Free weatherization and energy education program. Services include installation of energy saving light; changing/cleaning heating/cooling filters; replacement of waterbed coils with a foam mattress; refrigerator replacement; water heating measures (for electric water heating customers only); attic, duct, floor and wall insulation; blower door testing for air leakage (drafts); door and window weather-stripping; "whole house" foaming and caulking and door sweeps and thresholds. Eligibility criteria include household income, age, and be an individual metered PPL customer living in a primary residence. If renting, landlord permission required. Home can not have received WRAP services for at least seven years.

- CARES: A program for customers who cannot pay the full amount of their electric bills because of temporary personal or family hardships. Previously good-paying customers having a temporary hardship situation, recent loss of job or major reduction in household income, abandoned spouse or low-income elderly, and/or confused and disoriented customer can apply. Any residential customer can apply, regardless of income.

-OnTrack Payment Program: Payment plan for customers with limited incomes who are struggling to pay the full cost of their electric service. The program offers a reduced monthly payment and a chance to erase any back debt owed. Eligibility criteria include household income, family size and electric usage.

- Operation HELP: A PPL sponsored fuel fund that helps pay the energy bills of low-income customers. Will help pay for any type of home energy bills. All payments are made directly to energy vendors. Program also covers security deposit waivers. Eligibility criteria includes household income, family size and extenuating circumstances and hardships.

- Rebates: Available for PPL customers who buy new energy, efficient appliances or electrical heating and air conditioning systems.

- Appliance Recycling: Will pick up your old refrigerator or freezer and pay $35 for each. Air conditioning units also taken with refrigerator and freezer pickup.

Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) assist low-income residential utility and energy consumers connect to and maintain affordable utility and energy services within their homes.

- Assistance and information regarding utility termination and payment arrangements
- Utility customer service obligations
- Universal Service Programs
- Landlord-Tenant related utility issues
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Issues

COVID-19 UPDATES: Call 570-421-3050 for phone intake and application.
Provides assistance for completing applications for the
CAP UGI (Gas) Assistance Program. Program offers qualified low-income customers assistance in managing their gas utility bill. Provides a personalized monthly payment based on income and average bill. Past due debt forgiveness with on time monthly payments is available for those eligible. The difference between the CAP payment and the actual usage bill may also be forgiven.

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Closed until March 29, 2020
All classes, events and programs are temporarily suspended until further notice.

Provides emergency assistance with emergency heating/electric/oil/coal/propane

Provides emergency food.

Utility assistance and/or mediation services available for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available programs for assistance include:

Penelec Customer Assistance Program - available to households at 150% of federal poverty level and allows for a lower monthly bill based on this income.

Dollar Energy Penelec Electric - available to households at 200% of federal poverty level and allows for the award of a grant of up to $400 to be applied towards a past due electric bill; applications from October 1st to February 28th may only be made if an individual has a shut off notice; starting on March 1st anyone who meets income eligiblity may apply with the stipulation that $150 has been paid towards their electric bill over the past 90 days.

Dollar Energy - Accepts applications for grants from Hardship Program on a first come, first serve basis during the set program dates and while funding is available. Must meet all guidelines to be eligible to receive a grant.

UGI Operation Share - Company based cash grants awarded to households who need assistance with winter heating bills.

Utility assistance and/or mediation services available for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available programs for assistance include:

Penelec Customer Assistance Program - available to households at 150% of federal poverty level and allows for a lower monthly bill based on this income.

PPL ON Track Payment Program - Offers a lower fixed monthly payment for electric bills. Income guidelines apply. Do not need an overdue bill to qualify.

Utility assistance and/or mediation services available for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available programs for assistance include:

Penelec Customer Assistance Program - available to households at 150% of federal poverty level and allows for a lower monthly bill based on this income.

PPL ON Track Payment Program - Offers a lower fixed monthly payment for electric bills. Income guidelines apply. PPL will forgive the difference between actual bill and lower fixed OnTrack amount, up to the maximum credit amount of $4,027 for electric heat, or $1,310 for another heat source like natural gas or oil. PPL will also forgive a portion of payment debt over 18 months. As long as OnTrack payments are made on-time each month, at the end of 18 months the overdue balance will be $0. Do not need an overdue bill to qualify.

Utility assistance and/or mediation services available for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available programs for assistance include:

Penelec Customer Assistance Program - available to households at 150% of federal poverty level and allows for a lower monthly bill based on this income.

Dollar Energy Penelec Electric - available to households at 200% of federal poverty level and allows for the award of a grant of up to $400 to be applied towards a past due electric bill; applications from October 1st to February 28th may only be made if an individual has a shut off notice; starting on March 1st anyone who meets income eligiblity may apply with the stipulation that $150 has been paid towards their electric bill over the past 90 days.

Utility assistance and/or mediation services available for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available programs for assistance include:

Penelec Customer Assistance Program - available to households at 150% of federal poverty level and allows for a lower monthly bill based on this income.

Dollar Energy Penelec Electric - available to households at 200% of federal poverty level and allows for the award of a grant of up to $400 to be applied towards a past due electric bill; applications from October 1st to February 28th may only be made if an individual has a shut off notice; starting on March 1st anyone who meets income eligiblity may apply with the stipulation that $150 has been paid towards their electric bill over the past 90 days.

PPL ON Track Payment Program - Offers a lower fixed monthly payment for electric bills. Income guidelines apply. Do not need an overdue bill to qualify.

Claverack Rural Electric- HOPE Program- Assist customers in arrears

Utility assistance and/or mediation services available for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available programs for assistance include:

Penelec Customer Assistance Program - available to households at 150% of federal poverty level and allows for a lower monthly bill based on this income.

Dollar Energy Penelec Electric - available to households at 200% of federal poverty level and allows for the award of a grant of up to $400 to be applied towards a past due electric bill; applications from October 1st to February 28th may only be made if an individual has a shut off notice; starting on March 1st anyone who meets income eligiblity may apply with the stipulation that $150 has been paid towards their electric bill over the past 90 days.

UGI Operation Share - Company based cash grants awarded to households who need assistance with winter heating bills.

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Area utility company which supplies natural gas to industrial commercial and residential customers.

Specialized Customer Outreach Program services include:
- Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES) Program: Assists UGI customers who are having difficulty paying their bills. Customer representatives meet and discuss LIHEAP, budget counseling, weatherization services and community resources.
- Operation SHARE: A one-time financial assistance payment of the client's active gas account providing the customer has demonstrated a history of regular payments and meets eligible criteria.
- CAP (Customer Assistance Program): Budget billing programs that helps low income, payment troubled customers better afford their UGI bills. Based on family size and income.
- LIURP (Low Income Usage Reduction Program): UGI's weatherization program is offered to qualified customers who use UGI for heating their home. Program services are provided free of charge and may include window and baseboard caulking, door and window weather-stripping, attic and sidewall insulation, duct and pipe insulation, ventilation, water conservation devices, furnace inspection and energy education.

Optional programs include:
- Equal monthly payment plans for residential customers.
- Third Party Notification Program which permits customer to name someone who would receive a copy of any termination notices which may be sent due to non-payment of bills.
- Extended Due Date program allows senior citizens to adjust their bill's due date to coincide with Social Security checks.
- Appliance maintenance and repair
- Residential service contracts for gas home heating systems and hot water heaters.

Provides assistance to households that need help paying a utility bill or are in need of fuel assistance in an emergency situation in order to prevent utility shut off.
In addition, coordinates PPL's and UGI Penn Natural Gas Customer Assistance Programs. PPL Programs include: OnTrack Payment Program, E-PowerWise Program, Operation Help (OpHelp), WRAP (Winter Relief Assistance Program), and Security Deposit Waiver Program. UGI programs include: Customer Assistance Program (CAP), Operation Share (OpShare), and LIURP (Low Income Usage Reduction Program). These programs are eligibility based with varying income and household qualifications. Services are available to residents of both Union and Snyder Counties.

Offers qualified, low income customers a more manageable monthly energy bill. Monthly payments are based on gross income, household size, and energy usage. Over time, customers' past debt to UGI can be forgiven following consistent program payments. Services are available to residents of Union, Northumberland and Snyder Counties.

Program offers customers with a limited income a reduced monthly payment based on family size, income, and energy use while offering the household the ability to erase back utility debt. Services are available to residents of Union, Snyder and Northumberland Counties.