Announcements
Application Period Now Open: Pepco Customers Can Receive Cash Grants to Help
Pay Energy Bills
In the 2018 LIHEAP program year, Pepco connected customers with $11.5 million in energy assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 28, 2019) – Pepco customers can now apply for energy bill assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Customers in the District of Columbia and Maryland can receive more than $1,000 in grant support toward their energy bill by applying through their local program.

“We are committed to providing our valued customers with affordable energy service,” said Donna Cooper, Pepco region president. “Each year, LIHEAP provides a very important resource for customers that need financial support. Our teams work extremely hard and collaboratively with local community organizations and governmental agencies to make sure our customers are aware of this vital funding. We are taking the important step to remind our customers to apply as early as possible to ensure they receive the assistance they need.”

Grant eligibility differs by state and is based on a customer’s annual household income and size. A customer’s annual household income cannot exceed 175 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines. Homeowners, renters, roomers, and subsidized housing tenants may be eligible. Customers do not have to be behind on their bills to receive a grant.

Washington, D.C.’s maximum income eligibility requirements are as follows:
* $30,918 - One-person household
* $40,431 - Two-person household
* $49,944 - Three-person household
* $59,457 - Four-person household

11,500,000 million in LIHEAP assistance. In addition to LIHEAP, Pepco provides customers several ways to save money and manage energy costs. My Account ([link removed]) provides a web-based interactive tool, giving customers a detailed analysis of personal electric use and offers helpful ways to save. Customers can visit pepco.com ([link removed]) to learn more about available energy assistance programs and tips to save money and energy.

Pepco works with customers who may have difficulty paying their energy bill. Through payment options such as flexible payment arrangements that offer individually tailored payment installment plans or budget billing. This program averages payments over a 12-month period to help customers manage their monthly electricity costs. Customers who may be struggling to make a payment should contact Pepco as soon as possible at 202-833-7500.

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In the News
Casa Ruby & Partner Groups Open
LGBTQ Wellness Center in Ward 8

More than 300 people turned out on Thursday afternoon for the official opening ceremony for a first-of-its-kind Southeast D.C. LGBTQ Wellness Center to be operated by the LGBT community services center Casa Ruby, the LGBT supportive Empowerment Liberation Cathedral and at least one other partner organization.

The newly opened center will be operating in a two-story wood framed townhouse at 1254 Pleasant St., S.E. located in the heart of the city’s Anacostia historic district. The house has been converted into a facility with office space and meeting rooms, and a lounge area.

Readfull article at WashingtonBlade.com ([link removed])

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