BGE Hosts Energy Assistance Expo In Anne Arundel County
We all know electricity prices are already putting a big dent in our pockets. We know that natural gas prices will rise by 10 to 30 percent this winter. Factor in a bad economy and that could cause many people to decide between heating their home or buying food, medicine or what have you.
Well, if you think you might get squeezed this winter, avail yourself of some assistance that might be available to you out there.
Today, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., BGE is holding an Energy Assistance Expo at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Edgewater to assist qualifying customers to apply for grants through the Office of Home Energy Programs. Click the jump for details.
* Photo identification (driver’s license, age of majority card, etc.)
* Proof of income for the last 30 days for all household members
* Proof of residence (rent book, lease, mortgage, etc.)
* Social Security cards for all household members
* For heating assistance, bring your BGE and/or oil bill
Eligible applicants must have an existing BGE account or be in the process of applying for a new account. New income eligibility guidelines for the current enrollment period are as follows:
Household Size Maximum Monthly Gross Income
1 $1,516.65
2 $2,041.65
3 $2,566.65
4 $3,091.65
5 $3,616.65
6 $4,141.65
For each additional person in the household, add $525.00. If you think you're eligible and you think you could use some help this winter, go check it out. Or go to the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs online at http://www.dhr.state.md.us/meap/.
Categories: Budgeting, Energy/Utilities
Comments
The energy assistance DTD mentions above might be the same as offered through the Fuel Fund of Maryland (they are affiliated with BGE). Might want to mention this to any elderly folks you know (or others that you think might barely be scraping by) since they probably don't have internet access. The Fuel Fund is also a 501(c) charitable organization, which means you can deduct any donations made to them on your taxes. I think you can even arrange small donations to them when paying your monthly BGE bill.
DD: bob, so good to hear from you! And thank you, you definitely can get help through the Fuel Fund, too.
Posted by: bob | November 7, 2008 11:18 AM
What if you can't go to this? How can you get the assistance?
Noreen, try contacting your local energy office for the Maryland Energy Assistance Program. Here's the link: http://www.dhr.maryland.gov/how/energy/meap.htm, or call 1-800-332-6347. You can also call your utility directly and tell them you're having trouble paying your bill. --- lfk.
Posted by: Noreen | March 31, 2009 6:28 PM