This year's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will accept applications until March 31 according to PECO.
More than 30,000 PECO customers have received $8.2 million in LIHEAP assistance this winter to help pay heating bills.
LIHEAP is a federal program that provides assistance to individuals who are having trouble paying their heating bills. Homeowners, renters and subsidized housing tenants may be eligible for assistance.
The program provides cash grants up to $1,000 per customer. Grants are based on household size and income, type of fuel used and county of residence.
To be eligible, annual household income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines outlined below:
• $17,505 one-person household
• $23,595 two-person household
• $29,685 three-person household
• $35,775 four-person household
Customers can apply immediately by calling 1-800-34-HELP-4, visiting peco.com/help, or by visiting PECO's District Office at 2301 Market Street in Philadelphia.
