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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 Read more >>

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