Energy Conservation for Qualifying Low/Moderate Income

Apr 15, 2011   //   by Robert Monk   //   Customer Resource Blog, Smart Energy Blog  //  No Comments
Pennsylvania has a number of federally- and state-funded programs to assist low- and moderate-income people pay their energy bills and keep houses warm.
Low-income qualifiers are eligible for a state minimum $300/year credit on the primary energy bill used for heating (electric or gas, depending on your home) under the Low Income Heating Energy Assisatance Program (LIHEAP). If a member of the household is 5 years or younger, or over 60 years, the base amount increases by $100, and amounts up to $1000 for the year are available in certain crisis circumstances.
Moderate-income qualifiers may not be eligible for any LIHEAP assistance, but PECO in Philadelphia and other Energy Distribution Companies (EDC’s) in other regions, allocate a percentage of all rate-payer income for Low Income Usage Reduction Programs (LIURP’s), which provides cash payment for energy conservation housing improvements for both homeowners and renters seeking to reduce their home heating bills.
Low- and moderate-income households can get funding to reduce their energy bill by measures such as
  • Attic insulation
  • Door and windows upgrades
  • Water heater replacement
  • Boiler/furnace replacements and upgrades
If free money for new house parts that save you even more money sounds good, start calling numbers under the links below, and check if you are eligible, apply, and get rolling.
  • PA Sunshine rebates for solar PV and solar thermal (hot water and/or space heating) issue at the maximum level for moderate-income individuals whose income is no more than 60% of the state median income level:

Applicants that are eligible for low income solar assistance must verify their income is 60 percent of the state median income as defined by Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare. Below are the gross income limits based on household size for tax reporting purposes.

PA Sunshine ‘highest rebate’ income limit for households sized (number of people):

1 $23,110

2 $30,221

3 $37,332

4 $44,443

5 $51,554

6 $58,665

7 $59,998

8 $61,332

9 $62,665

10 $64,200

Each Additional Person Add $5,400

PA Sunshine moderate-income applicants who apply for solar assistance will be required to report and verify all earned and unearned income to determine eligibility. Sources of income verification include but are not limited to:

  1. Tax Returns (Federal or State)
  2. Employer’s statement of past or anticipated earnings
  3. Statements documenting income

 

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