The programs listed are non-profit organizations, community-based services, donations & others. I listed charitable organizations that are available for each state in energy assistance. If you know of any other charitable organizations that assist in energy assistance in your state or country please list the organization under the thread titled Group Project and i will add them to this list.


Alabama
Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund
The nonprofit Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund Trust was created by Alabama Power in 1992 to supplement other energy assistance efforts. The Trust works with community action agencies and other social service organizations to help cover heating and cooling costs of low-income families and those struggling with temporary financial problems.
205-257-2357

Project Share
Project Share is funded by contributions from major electric and gas utilities' customers, employees, and stockholders. Alabama Power administers collections, and the Red Cross administers the rest of the program. The project operates year round and serves senior citizens, disabled persons, and those on fixed or low incomes.
American Red Cross
205-458-8288
https://customerservice.southerncompany.com/

Cherokee Electric Cooperative
Operation Warm
Customer donations are used to assist the needy with their electrical bills. Funds are administered through the Cherokee County Crisis Center.
1-800-952-2667 or 256-927-5524
www.cherokee-electric.org/services/index.htm (http://www.cherokee-electric.org/services/index.htm)

Decatur Utilities
Operation Warm
Provides assistance to people who don't qualify for LIHEAP. Community Action bases its decision about who receives Operation Warm funds on income and necessary expenses, such as medications. The program runs from Dec. 1 through May 31, during which applicants are eligible for assistance only once. Contact Community Action Partnership of North Alabama at 355-3803.

Joe Wheeler Electric
Operation Warm
Provides assistance to people who don't qualify for LIHEAP. Community Action bases its decision about who receives Operation Warm funds on income and necessary expenses, such as medications. The program runs from Dec. 1 through May 31, during which applicants are eligible for assistance only once. Contact Community Action Partnership of North Alabama at 355-3803.

Hartselle Utilities
Operation Warm
Provides assistance to people who don't qualify for LIHEAP. Community Action bases its decision about who receives Operation Warm funds on income and necessary expenses, such as medications. The program runs from Dec. 1 through May 31, during which applicants are eligible for assistance only once. Contact Community Action Partnership of North Alabama at 355-3803.

Arizona

Arizona Public Service
Project S.H.A.R.E. (Service to Help Arizonans with Relief on Energy)
Project S.H.A.R.E may be able to help pay energy (gas, electric, oil, wood) bills for seniors over 60, living on a fixed income and facing a financial emergency or for customers under age 60 and experiencing special hardships or for disabled with no source of income. Contact your local Salvation Army.
www.aps.com/main/services/residential/assistance/assist_7.html (http://www.aps.com/main/services/residential/assistance/assist_7.html)

Southwest Gas Corporation
Energy Share
Energy Share is an emergency fund that provides direct assistance to qualified people with unexpected financial difficulties, such as the loss of a job or a medical emergency. All Energy Share donations are managed and distributed by The Salvation Army. www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/share.php (http://www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/share.php)

Tucson Electric Power Company
520-623-7711
*Help with Emergency Energy Relief Operation (H.E.E.R.O.)
H.E.E.R.O. provides one-time payments on energy bills for low-income customers. Customer donations fund the program, which is administered by the Salvation Army.
www.tucsonelectric.com/Customersvc/PaymentOptions/heero.asp (http://www.tucsonelectric.com/Customersvc/PaymentOptions/heero.asp)
*Low-Income Fund for Emergencies (LIFE) Fund
In 1996, Tucson Electric Power Company set aside $4.5 million in shareholder funds for the Low-Income Fund for Emergencies (LIFE) Fund. The interest generated from the fund – about $250,000 per year – has been used to offset cuts in LIHEAP. The fund is administered by the Salvation Army.
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Operation Roundup
Customer donations help families cope with emergencies, illnesses and special medical needs and aid community and emergency service providers. An application is available on the website.
www.ssvec.org/programs/roundup.php (http://www.ssvec.org/programs/roundup.php)

Trico Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Customer donations help Trico members in emergency situations and worthy organizations in the community. Requests for assistance are evaluated by the Trico Charitable Trust Board.
744-2944
www.trico.org/operation_roundup.html (http://www.trico.org/operation_roundup.html)

Arkansas
American Electric Power
Neighbor to Neighbor
Customer and AEP donations are distributed through United Way.
318-862-2954

Arkansas Western Gas
Hearts Warming Homes
Provides heating assistance to customers in Northwest, North Central and Northeast Arkansas. The program will operate from November to April and assistance grants re based on need and not strict income guidelines. The fund is administered by The Salvation Army.

CenterPoint Energy Arkla
Good Neighbor Fuel Fund
Donations from Arkla Gas customers and employees are matched by Arkla. The Good Neighbor Fuel Fund is integrated and coordinated with LIHEAP by supplementing LIHEAP dollars after the program has ended or when benefits are insufficient to meet the household's needs.
1-800-992-7552

Empire District Electric Company
Project Help
Project Help extends a helping hand to needy senior citizens 55 years or older and handicapped persons. The program is administered by the Red Cross which screens applicants and provides relief where the need is greatest.
417-624-0300 or 1-800-206-2300
www.empiredistrict.com/CustomerService/ProjHelp.aspx (http://www.empiredistrict.com/CustomerService/ProjHelp.aspx)

Entergy
Beat The Heat
During May, thousands of fans were distributed to customers living in the Entergy service area.
1-800-368-3749

Entergy-Arkansas Web Site
Entergy
Project Deserve
Project Deserve is funded by customer, employee and stockholder donations and provides crisis assistance with a cash payment towards the household's electric bill. Administered by the American Red Cross.
1-800-368-3749
www.entergy-arkansas.com/your_home/special_needs.aspx (http://www.entergy-arkansas.com/your_home/special_needs.aspx)

California

Pacific Gas and Electric
REACH
Donations by customers and employees of PG&E are matched by shareholders, up to $1,800,000 a year. Generally, recipients can receive REACH assistance only once within a 12-month period, but exceptions can be made for seniors, the physically challenged and the terminally ill. The Salvation Army administers the REACH program.
1-800-933-9677

Pacific Power
Project HELP
Pacific Power matches customer donations dollar-for-dollar for energy assistance programs. Administered by the Salvation Army.
530-842-7321
www.pacificpower.net/Navigation/Navigation4217.html (http://www.pacificpower.net/Navigation/Navigation4217.html)

San Diego Gas and Electric
Neighbor to Neighbor
Subsidized by SDG&E shareholders and employees, the program helps customers who do not qualify for any other assistance programs but can't pay their SDG&E bill due to temporary financial hardship such as temporary unemployment or a serious family illness.
1-800-411-7343
www.sdge.com/residential/assistance_services.shtml (http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistance_services.shtml)

Sierra Pacific Power Company
Special Assistance Fund for Energy (S.A.F.E.)
S.A.F.E. is a low-income, energy assistance program administered on a volunteer basis by community service agencies throughout Sierra Pacific's northern Nevada and northern California service area.
Alpine County: 530-573-3490
El Dorado County: 530-573-3490
Mono County: 775-834-6126
Nevada County: 775-298-0010
Placer County: 775-298-0010
Sierra & Plumas County: 530-993-4770
www.sierrapacific.com/services/residential/assistance/ (http://www.sierrapacific.com/services/residential/assistance/)

Energy Assistance Fund (EAF)
EAF is an assistance fund designed to help those in need pay their winter electric bills each year in February and March. SCE shareholders match customer donations dollar for dollar. United Way of Greater Los Angeles works with more than 120 local, nonprofit, community-based organizations to help distribute the money.
1-800-447-6620
www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/LowIncome/eaf.htm (http://www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/LowIncome/eaf.htm)

Southern California Gas Company
Gas Assistance Fund
Starting February 1 and continuing though April (or until funds are depleted), qualifying customers may apply to receive financial help in paying their gas bills. The fund is administered by the United Way. Contact a local agency.
1-800-427-2200
www.socalgas.com/residential/assistance/gaf/ (http://www.socalgas.com/residential/assistance/gaf/)

Southwest Gas
Energy Share
Energy Share program is an emergency fund which provides direct assistance to qualified people with unexpected financial difficulties, such as the loss of a job or a medical emergency. All donations, from customers and shareholders, are managed and distributed by The Salvation Army.
www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/energyshare.php (http://www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/energyshare.php)

Sacramento Municipal Utility District
EnergyHELP
Donated funds are distributed to customers in need through two participating charities, The Salvation Army and Sacramento Food Bank Services.
eanswer@smud.org
1-866-675-6624
www.smud.com/pay/energyHELP.html (http://www.smud.com/pay/energyHELP.html)

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Project Angel
Helps low-income and elderly unemployed DWP residential customers meet their energy and water needs. It is especially designed for those not eligible for other aid or welfare assistance. Project ANGEL is funded by DWP customers and city employees. Funds are administered by the United Way.
1-800-342-5397 or email: ccenter@ladwp.com
www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp004031.jsp (http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp004031.jsp)

Alameda Power & Telecom
Energy Assistance through Supportive Efforts (EASE)
One-time emergency assistance, up to $200, when electric bill is in arrears. Income qualification and enrollment by Red Cross.
510-814-4200
www.alamedapt.com/aboutus/fin_assist.html (http://www.alamedapt.com/aboutus/fin_assist.html)

Anaheim Public Utilities Department
One-time emergency bill paying assistance for low-income through City of Anaheim Community Services Department.
714-765-4500

Burbank Water and Power
Project Share
Helps Burbank families experiencing temporary financial difficulties due to unemployment, sudden illness, and other unforeseen hardships.
238-3700
www.burbankwaterandpower.com/projectshare.html (http://www.burbankwaterandpower.com/projectshare.html)

City of Palo Alto Utilities
Project PLEDGE
One-time annual emergency bill paying assistance.
650-329-2333

City of Ukiah
R.E.A.C.H.
Emergency energy assistance, once every two years, through Community Help. Applied to electrical charge and administered by the Salvation Army.
707-468-9577
www.cityofukiah.com/forms/utilities/utilities_assistance_programs.pdf (http://www.cityofukiah.com/forms/utilities/utilities_assistance_programs.pdf)

Imperial Irrigation District
Emergency Energy Assistance Program
Customers in financial crisis may apply for funding to avoid disconnection for nonpayment of their electric bill.
Contact one of the agencies listed.
www.iid.com/Energy_Index.php?pid=381 (http://www.iid.com/Energy_Index.php?pid=381)

Pasadena Water and Power
Project A.P.P.L.E.
(Assisting Pasadena People with Limited Emergencies)
A qualified residential electric customer can receive a one-time emergency financial assistance (not to exceed $100 per year.) These funds are donated by PWP and its customers.
Call the Jackie Robinson Center at (626) 744-7300
www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/waterandpower/programs_utilityassistance.asp (http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/waterandpower/programs_utilityassistance.asp)

Redding Electric Utility
SHARES
Customer donations provide bill paying assistance for the elderly, 62 years of age or older. Administered by Golden Umbrella.
530-223-6034
reuweb.reddingelectricutility.com/custsvc/share.html

Riverside Public Utilities
SHARE
SHARE is supported by customer contributions and has been expanded with funds from the state-mandated Electric Public Benefits Charge. Applicants must complete an application at Riverside County Department of Public Social Services & Community Action, 2038 Iowa Ave., Ste. B-102, Riverside.
909-955-6478
www.riversideca.gov/utilities/resi-share.asp (http://www.riversideca.gov/utilities/resi-share.asp)

Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation
One-time annual emergency energy assistance in cooperation with TEACH, Inc.
530-233-3511

Colorado

Energy Outreach Colorado
Utility Assistance Program
Distributes energy assistance dollars year round through 78 community-based organizations at 93 sites reaching all 64 Colorado counties. The funds provide emergency fuel bill assistance for Colorado's low-income households facing an energy crisis. Click here to find a local agency.
www.ceaf.org/ (http://www.ceaf.org/)

Aquila
Aquila Cares
Employee contributions are matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. $15,000 is earmarked to support local weatherization efforts including weatherstripping, caulking and other energy-saving actions. Customer donations are matched at 50 cents on the dollar, up to a combined total of $115,000. Donations are managed locally throughout the seven-state Aquila service area. Local assistance agencies determine eligibility and distribute funds.
networks.aquila.com/online/my_com/cust_srv/ANOcares.shtml

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

City of Loveland Water and Power Department
Help a Neighbor in Distress (HAND)
The HAND project helps qualified applicants avoid a loss of service due to an unpaid City utility bill. Qualified applicants are given a voucher to pay their City utility bill. HAND, administered by the House of Neighborly Services, is funded by the City of Loveland Water and Power Department and community contributions. 970-962-2111

Colorado Springs Utility Company
Citizens Option to Provide Energy (COPE)
Project COPE is funded by donations from citizen-owners who work closely with Care & Share Inc. and its network agencies to manage the program and administer funds to families in need.
Care & Share, 719-528-6767 or Colorado Springs Utilities, 719-448-4800
www.csu.org/customer/assistance/index.html (http://www.csu.org/customer/assistance/index.html)

Delta Montrose Electric Association
Operation Roundup
Customer donations help individuals and organizations in the community.
Montrose, 970-240-1283; Read, 970-874-2383
www.dmea.com/Community/tabid/62/Default.aspx (http://www.dmea.com/Community/tabid/62/Default.aspx)

Fort Collins Utilites
Payment Assistance Fund
Customers with a shut off notice are eligible for help through the Payment Assistance Fund.To apply, take your shut off notice to the Mission at Catholic Charities Northern, 460 Linden Center Dr., on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. An intake worker with the emergency assistance program will interview you and contact Fort Collins Utilities for information about your account. If you qualify and there is money available, assistance will be granted. This assistance is available once during a 12-month period and will be credited directly to your utility account. 970-484-5010

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.
Operation Roundup
Customer donations fund a charitable trust. Funds are then distributed to needy individuals and families and to non-profit organizations through a grant application process.
970-887-3378
www.mpei.com/ (http://www.mpei.com/)

Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
Round-Up
Customer donations are distributed to needy individuals and families and to non-profit organizations through a grant application process. Applications are available on the website or
call Judith at 719-495-2283 or 800-388-9881.
www.mvea.org/roundup.html (http://www.mvea.org/roundup.html)

Yampa Valley Electric
Caring Consumers
Caring Consumers is funded by customers that round up electric bills to the next highest dollar. An appointed board of directors, comprised of citizens from within the YVEA service territory, determines who receives assistance funds from the foundation.
970-871-2231
www.yvea.com/caring-consumers-info/ (http://www.yvea.com/caring-consumers-info/)

Connecticut

Operation Fuel
Operation Fuel is a private, non-profit program that provides emergency help with energy or utility bills for people who are not eligible for CEAP or SAFA. Connecticut's legislature passed a law requiring all of the state's gas and electric utilities with at least 75,000 customers to facilitate the collection of donations for Operation Fuel.
Contact Operation Fuel's network of 61 fuel banks
www.operationfuel.org (http://www.operationfuel.org/)

Warm Up Fund
Community donations provide funds for fuel assistance in Westport and Weston.
Weston 203-226-9178
Westport 203-227-1743

The Windsor Fuel Bank
Additional fuel assistance is available through The Windsor Fuel Bank for CL&P and Connecticut Natural Gas customers. Donations are made to the Windsor Community Service Council and can be used to help people who do not qualify for other assistance programs.
socialservices@townofwindsorct.com

Delaware

Chesapeake Utilities
Sharing Program
The Sharing Program assists elderly, disabled or fixed income households with winter heating costs. Customer donations and matching shareholder contributions are administered by Catholic Charities in Kent and New Castle counties and by the Salvation Army in Sussex county.
New Castle and Kent 302-674-1782
www.chpkgas.com/customer/specialpayment.htm (http://www.chpkgas.com/customer/specialpayment.htm)

Delmarva Power (Conectiv)
Good Neighbor Fuel Fund
Conectiv matches customer contributions with a donation from shareholders. A household must first apply for LIHEAP. Funds are administered by the Salvation Army.
302-472-0750
www.delmarva.com/home/billing/payment/support/default.aspx (http://www.delmarva.com/home/billing/payment/support/default.aspx)

Florida

Energy Neighbor Fund
Low-income families facing unexpected energy costs can receive help through the fund. All funds are distributed through local social service agencies to pay for electricity, gas, oil or wood.
Pinellas, 727-443-2641; Orlando call 407-629-1010; all other locations, 1-800-700-8744

Tampa Electric
SHARE
Helps elderly customers who are low-income and/or medically disabled pay their energy-related bills.
813-226-0055
www.tampaelectric.com/ (http://www.tampaelectric.com/)

JEA
Neighbor To Neighbor
Emergency energy-related assistance for elderly, disabled and low-income citizens.
904-665-6000 or 1-800-683-5542
www.jea.com/community/commpart/neighbor.asp (http://www.jea.com/community/commpart/neighbor.asp)

City of Tallahassee Utilities
Project Share
One-time financial assistance payments for eligible customers. Project Share funds are administered locally by the Capital Area Community Action Agency.
850-891-4968 or 850-222-2043
talgov.com/citytlh/utilities/ubcs/share.html

Clay Electric Cooperative
Project Share
The Salvation Army handles the distribution of the fund and determines eligibility.
clayelectric.com/Brochures/BrochureProjectShare.pdf for phone numbers

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Funds will be given to local individuals, families or organizations with special needs or requests. Each application for funds will be carefully reviewed and verified by the volunteer Board of Directors of the FKEC Members Charitable Trust before an award is made.
Tavernier Office, 305-852-243; Marathon Office, 305-743-5344 or 1-800-858-8845
www.fkec.com/roundup.html (http://www.fkec.com/roundup.html)

Fort Pierce Authority
Project Care
Project Care assists utility customers in need of emergency utility assistance. Contributions are made by businesses, religious and civic organizations, and individuals. Funds are administered by Mustard Seed Ministries of Fort Pierce, Inc.
1-800-330-8870 or 772-466-1600
www.teamua.com/files/projcare.pdf (http://www.teamua.com/files/projcare.pdf)

Gainesville Regional Utilities
Project Share
Funds pay for emergency energy-related costs, including gas, electric or oil bills and the repair of vital heating or cooling equipment. Preference is given to applicants 60 years of age and older or who are handicapped or disabled. 352-376-1743 or email: customer@gru.com
www.gru.com/ (http://www.gru.com/)

Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Operation Roundup
Customer donations, administered by the Glades Electric Charitable Trust, Inc., provide funds for individuals, families and organizations. Funds may be used for food, shelter, clothing, and health needs.
800-226-4024, 800-226-4025, 800-226-4023
www.gladesec.com/ (http://www.gladesec.com/)

Gulf Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to those who need help with energy bills, repairs to heating and air-conditioning equipment, and other energy-related needs. The program assists the elderly, the disabled, the sick and others who are experiencing financial hardship. Contact a local Salvation Army for assistance.
https://customerservice.southerncompany.com/residential/project_share

Kissimmee Utility Authority
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
Customer donations, matched by KAU, are used to help customers in emergency situations.
407-933-7777 or 877-KUA-7700
www.kua.com/Community/Programs/GoodNeighbor.aspx (http://www.kua.com/Community/Programs/GoodNeighbor.aspx)

Lakeland Electric
Project Care
Provides electric bill assistance to customers who are 60 and older and/or disabled.
863-834-9535
www.lakelandelectric.com/yourhome/prodserv/projectcare.html (http://www.lakelandelectric.com/yourhome/prodserv/projectcare.html)

Ocala Electric Utility
Neighbors Who Care Program
This program is designed to help pay utility bills for those customers unable to maintain utility service due to financial hardships. Funds come from tax-deductible contributions made by Ocala Electric Utility customers. All funds are administered locally by a community charity.
629-8411 or 1-800-893-4760

Orlando Utilities Commission
Project Care
Funds are collected by OUC and turned over to the Community Services Network (CSN), a local, non-profit community assistance agency. Maximum household benefit of $300 for a one-year period.
407-849-2356
www.ouc.com/account/projectcare.htm (http://www.ouc.com/account/projectcare.htm)

Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc.
SECO Angel Fund
Customer and company donations are administered by local agencies energy and emergency assistance and other community projects. Contact a local agency for application.
352-793-3801or email customerservice@secoenergy.com
www.secoenergy.com/angel.htm (http://www.secoenergy.com/angel.htm)

Georgia

The Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT)
The HEAT program is administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources statewide through Community Action Agencies. Private citizens and the natural gas industry provide funding.
678-406-0212
www.heatga.org/ (http://www.heatga.org/)

Project SHARE
A statewide program funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. The program is administered by The Salvation Army.
404-873-3101 (metro Atlanta) or 1-800-257-4273
Find your local Salvation Army

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round Up
Members donate funds to provide assistance for worthy individuals and organizations in the community.
Email for more information.
www.canoocheeemc.com/operation_round_up.htm (http://www.canoocheeemc.com/operation_round_up.htm)

Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round-Up®
Members contribute to a fund which is awarded to various individuals and organizations in need.
770-502-0226
www.utility.org/site/ForYourCommunity_OR_Purpose.aspx (http://www.utility.org/site/ForYourCommunity_OR_Purpose.aspx)

Habersham Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Roundup
Financial assistance for worthy individuals and activities. Funded by customer contributions and administered by a voluntary board. An application is available online.
706-754-2114 or 800-640-6812
www.habershamemc.com/oproundup.aspx (http://www.habershamemc.com/oproundup.aspx)

Snapping Shoals EMC
Operation Roundup
Provides assistance for families and individuals who are facing serious short-term or long-term hardships. Decisions about the disbursement of funds are made by an 11-member voluntary board.
770-385-2899 or 770-385-2737
www.ssemc.com/about/roundup.html (http://www.ssemc.com/about/roundup.html)

Walton EMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations provide assistance for families and groups. The special fund is administered by volunteer co-op members through the Walton EMC Trust.
Monroe Office: 770-267-2505
Snellville Office: 770-972-2917
Watkinsville Office: 706-769-5622
www.waltonemc.com/operationroundup.htm?DocID=787 (http://www.waltonemc.com/operationroundup.htm?DocID=787)

Idaho

Avista Utilities
Project Share
Project Share is a community program supported by shareholders, customers and employees. The funds are forwarded to community action agencies, which work with each family. Grants are available to those in need without regard to their heating source.
877-576-9282
www.avistautilities.com/account/assistance/share.asp (http://www.avistautilities.com/account/assistance/share.asp)

Clearwater Power Company
Helping Hand Program
The Co-op created the Helping Hand Program to assist low and fixed income households and those with unexpected emergencies. Customer contribution are disbursed through Community Action Agencies.
208-743-1501
www.clearwaterpower.com/services.asp (http://www.clearwaterpower.com/services.asp)

Idaho Power Company
Project Share
Administered through the Salvation Army, Project Share is available year round to help those who cannot pay winter heating bills due to illness, disability, age, or unemployment.
Contact your local community action agency
www.idahopower.com/customerservice/yourhome/payments/projectShare/ (http://www.idahopower.com/customerservice/yourhome/payments/projectShare/)

Project Warmth
Customer contributions are distributed by community agencies.
Idago Falls area 1-800-632-4813
Soda Springs area 208-547-4257
www.intgas.com/quickanswers/projwarmth.html (http://www.intgas.com/quickanswers/projwarmth.html)
Project Share
Assistance with temporary heating emergencies. Call a Project Share distribution center.

Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in trust and administered by an independent Board of Directors. The funding is used to address crucial needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and education, but it is not limited to these categories.
Application
208-765-1200
www.kec.com/operation_round_up.php (http://www.kec.com/operation_round_up.php)

Lend a Hand
Utah Power matches customer donations dollar-for-dollar and works with local non-profit agencies that help customers in need pay their electricity bills.
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency, 208-522-5391
Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, 208-233-7348
www.utah-power.com/Navigation/Navigation3421.html (http://www.utah-power.com/Navigation/Navigation3421.html)

Illinois

AmerenUE, AmerenCIPS, AmerenCILCO
Dollar More
Funds pay for a wide variety of home energy bills including electric, gas, oil and propane. All Dollar More contributions go to the needy through a network of human services agencies.
www.ameren.com/community/adc_cm_DollarMore.asp (http://www.ameren.com/community/adc_cm_DollarMore.asp)

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines.
Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington counties: contact BCMW, 618-532-7388
Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Shelby counties contact:
C.E.F.S., 217-342-2193 x143
Illinois Valley Economic Dev. Corp, 217-839-4431
Shawnee Development Council, 618-524-2941
Wabash Area Development Inc, 618-252-2680

Illinois Power (AmerenIP)
Warm Neighbors
Provides bill payment assistance and weatherization for qualifying customers who generally do not qualify for federal or state heating assistance. The program begins on December 1 and ends May 31. Contact a local agency for assistance or email Ameren for more information.
www.ameren.com/WarmNeighbors/ADC_WarmNeighborsHomePage.asp (http://www.ameren.com/WarmNeighbors/ADC_WarmNeighborsHomePage.asp)

Peoples Energy Corporation
Share the Warmth
This program provides up to $200 in assistance, per household, to eligible customers experiencing difficulties paying their gas heating bills. Peoples Energy matches contributions, up to $125,000 each year. The Salvation Army administers the program.
773-725-1100
peoplesenergy.com/residential/

Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative
WORKS
Grants are available for individuals in need and for 501(c)3 organizations. The purpose of the program is to meet a critical need that is currently not being met by any other means. Grants are limited to $2,500 for individuals and funded by customer donations. The WORKS grant program is only available to eligible member-customers of Wayne-White Electric Cooperative in southern Illinois, therefore applications from outside their customer area will not be accepted and are not eligible for assistance through the WORKS program.
618-842-2196
www.waynewhitecoop.com/pages/WORKS (http://www.waynewhitecoop.com/pages/WORKS)

Indiana

Winter Assistance Fund
This fund, administered by the United Way, provides financial assistance to families who are not eligible for other energy assistance programs. To apply for help through the Winter Assistance Fund, individuals should go to their nearest community center or township trustee or call the Community Centers of Indianapolis central office, 638-3360, to find out which center serves their neighborhood. For more information call 924-1454 or 211.
www.uwci.org/index.asp?p=165 (http://www.uwci.org/index.asp?p=165)

Central Indiana Power
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are used to assist people with medical care or equipment, food, clothing, housing, etc. No funds will be used to pay electric bills. A thirteen member board of trustees administers the funds.
477-2200 or 800-336-7362
www.cipower.com/documents/library/ORU_Guidelines.pdf (http://www.cipower.com/documents/library/ORU_Guidelines.pdf)

Citizens Gas
Warm Heart, Warm Home Foundation
Assists families and individuals who are faced with financial hardships. Citizens Gas matches customer donations up to $50,000.
317-924-3311
www.citizensgas.com/for (http://www.citizensgas.com/for) homes/assistanceprograms.html

Decatur County REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations provide charitable assistance to individuals, families and organizations. Funds will not be used for utility bill payments. Applications are available on the utility's website.
812-663-3391
dcremc.com/Roundup.html

Duke Energy
Helping Hand
Low-income customers who are at least 60 years old or disabled and who meet certain income guidelines may receive a one-time $60 payment. Beginning February 1, eligible customers may apply for Helping Hand by printing out an application on the Duke Energy Web site or by calling 1-800-521-2232. An application will be mailed to you.
1-800-521-2232
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/helping-hand.asp (http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/helping-hand.asp)

Indiana Michigan Power
Energy Share
Energy assistance for low-income customers who may be having trouble paying their electricity bills. Applications must be filed with The Salvation Army, which will determine eligibility and the amount to be distributed to each recipient. For information on how to apply, customers can call their local Salvation Army.
www.indianamichiganpower.com/news/ (http://www.indianamichiganpower.com/news/)

Kankakee Valley Electric REMC
Operation Roundup Customer donations provide assistance for individuals and community organizations. Funds may be used for community service projects, economic development, education and youth programs, environmental projects, emergency energy assistance and disaster relief.
219-733-2511 or 800-552-2622
www.kvremc.com/operationroundup.htm (http://www.kvremc.com/operationroundup.htm)

Northeastern REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by the board of trustees of Northeastern REMC Community Trust, Inc. Funds are used to support not-for-profit organizations and individuals with critical needs. Application is available on the website.
244-6111 or 625-3700
www.nremc.com/ps_operation_roundup.shtml (http://www.nremc.com/ps_operation_roundup.shtml)

Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Gift of Warmth
A fund created to assist NIPSCO customers who typically don't qualify for energy assistance under Indiana's LIHEAP guidelines. The fund focuses on customers who have received a disconnect notice and who are within 175 to 250% of state poverty guidelines. Salvation Army offices administer the funds. 1-800-464-7726

Parke County REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by an independent Board of Directors. Typically, the funding is used to address crucial needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education, but it is not limited to these categories. Applications are available on the website. 765-569-3133 or 800-537-3913
www.parkecountyremc.com/oroundup.aspx (http://www.parkecountyremc.com/oroundup.aspx)

South Central Indiana REMC
Operation Roundup®
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by the Board of Directors of the SCI Membership Community Fund, Inc. Funds are distributed to non-profit organizations and individuals in need. To receive an Operation RoundUp® application for a not-for-profit organization or individual, call 1-800-264-7362.

Vectren
Share The Warmth
Funds are available for income-eligible customers throughout the Vectren North territory. Households must apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency.
1-800-227-1376

Iowa

Alliant Energy
Hometown Care Energy Fund
Recipients include older citizens on fixed incomes, families struggling with medical problems or a job loss, and eligible people still trying to pay off last winter's high heating bills. Funds are administered by regional community action programs. Alliant Energy adds a 25 percent matching gift for every customer contribution.
1-800-ALLIANT
www.alliantenergy.com/hometowncare (http://www.alliantenergy.com/hometowncare)

Aquila
Aquila Cares
Aquila adds 50 cents to every dollar contributed by our customers, to a total contribution by Aquila of up to $100,000. Local assistance agencies determine customer eligibility and distribute funds.
1-800-303-0752
networks.aquila.com/online/my_hom/CustSrv/energy_assistance_ia.shtml

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills in Lee county. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. Contact Southeast Iowa Community Action, 319-524-6383.

Access Energy Cooperative
ReCare
Customer donations fund an energy assistance program to assist the elderly and other low income consumers pay their winter heating bills.
319-385-1577 or 1-866-242-4232

Butler County REC
RECare
Customer donations provide local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes.
319-267-2726 or 888-267-2726
www.butlerrec.com/ (http://www.butlerrec.com/)

Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
RECare
Customer donations provide local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes.641-932-7126

Consumers Energy
Operation Round-Up®
Members donate small change each month to cooperative members needing economic assistance with their energy bills. Annually Consumers Energy distributes the funds to local community action agencies to assist low-income families with winter heating bills and winterization of their homes.
800-696-6552
www.consumersenergy.net/service/enroll_in_rec.php (http://www.consumersenergy.net/service/enroll_in_rec.php)

East-Central Iowa REC
RECare
Customer donations provide local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes.
319-443-4343 or 1-877-850-4343
www.ecirec.coop/member/recare.shtml (http://www.ecirec.coop/member/recare.shtml)

Harlan Municipal Utilities
Project Share
The Project Share program is a voluntary contribution program. A committee consisting of representatives from HMU, Shelby County Human Services and local Community Action Agency (West Central Development Corp) determines the distribution of funds received. All traditional types of households are eligible for assistance.
712-755-5182
www.hmu-harlan.com/SpecialPrograms.htm#Project%20Share (http://www.hmu-harlan.com/SpecialPrograms.htm#Project%20Share)

Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
1-800-822-5591 or 712-647-2727
www.hcrec.coop/Community/recare/index.html (http://www.hcrec.coop/Community/recare/index.html)

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
712-362-7870 or 1-800-225-4532
www.ilec.coop/aspx/General/default.aspx?PageID=117 (http://www.ilec.coop/aspx/General/default.aspx?PageID=117)
*Operation Round-Up®
Member donations provide funds to organizations and individuals in need and also for family emergency disasters. Fill out an application online for an individual or family or print an online application to mail.
www.ilec.coop/aspx/general/default.aspx?PageID=195 (http://www.ilec.coop/aspx/general/default.aspx?PageID=195)
*RECare Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.

Mid-American Energy Company
I CARE assists those who are unemployed, living on fixed or low incomes or experiencing a family crisis by helping pay their heating bills or making their homes more energy efficient. To qualify, customers must also meet their state's LIHEAP guidelines.
1-888-427-5632
www.midamericanenergy.com/html/service9.asp (http://www.midamericanenergy.com/html/service9.asp)


Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for non-profit organizations, individuals in need and family emergency disasters. Application forms are available at the REC office and should be received for review no later than the 15th of the month at the end of each quarter.
712-755-2166 or 1-800-234-5122
www.nvrec.com/roundup.htm (http://www.nvrec.com/roundup.htm)

Northwest Rural Electric Cooperative
1-800-383-0476
*Operation Round Up Customer-donated funds may be used to help non-profit charitable organizations, individual family disasters, worthwhile community causes and school projects. Applications are available at Northwest's three offices (http://www.nwrec.com/contact_us.php).
www.nwrec.com/programs/programs_roundup.php (http://www.nwrec.com/programs/programs_roundup.php)
*RECare Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.

Peoples Natural Gas/Energy One
Project H.E.L.P.E.R.
1-800-303-0752


Prairie Energy Cooperative
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
641-923-2654 or 1-888-225-8707


Rideta Electric Cooperative, Inc.
RECare
Customers provide funds to be distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of homes of low-income consumers.
515-464-2244

Southwest Service Iowa Cooperative
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
Corning 641-322-3165
Stanton 712-829-2211

Kansas

Emergency Energy Fund
Provides up to $100, applicants are eligible to receive funds once every two years. Administered by the Salvation Army, available in Reno County.
620-669-0159

HeatShare
Provides payments toward heating and air conditioning bills and can go toward electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil or wood bills throughout Kansas. Where sufficient funds are available, grants are available for emergency repairs to furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters and other energy related equipment. Assistance may also be available for repairs to broken windows and doors. The elderly and disabled are given priority where funds are limited. 1-800-336-4547
www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html (http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html)

Aquila
Aquila Cares
Funds for utility bills or repairs to vital heating or cooling equipment. Contact a state, county or community agency for assistance.
networks.aquila.com/online/my_hom/CustSrv/energy_assistance_ks.shtml

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

Kansas City Power & Light
Dollar Aide
Customer donations help people in need pay their utility bills year-round, regardless of whether they use electricity, natural gas, propane or fuel oil. KCP&L matches $1 for every $5 contribution.
Mid American Assistance, 816 561-3339
United Services, 816 358-6868
www.kcpl.com/residential/dolraide.html (http://www.kcpl.com/residential/dolraide.html)

Kansas Gas Service
Gift of Warmth
Customer contributions are distributed by the Salvation Army to qualifying families.
Contact: 1-800-794-4780 or 575-8500 in Topeka or contact The Salvation Army at 1-877-566-2769, Ext. 402.
www.oneok.com/kgs/about/community/kgs_investment.jsp (http://www.oneok.com/kgs/about/community/kgs_investment.jsp)

Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc.
We Care
Employees and Trustees participating in the program make a donation from each paycheck to the fund. The money is then distributed to Pioneer Electric members who are in need as a result of illness, accident or other unforeseen event or difficult circumstance. These funds may be used at the family's discretion.
620-356-1211 or 1-800-794-9302
www.pioneerelectric.coop/community/6.2.we.care.asp (http://www.pioneerelectric.coop/community/6.2.we.care.asp)

Westar Energy
Project Deserve
Offers bill payment assistance of up to $200 once a year. Applications can be picked up at the local Red Cross office in Reno county and must be received at the Wichita Red Cross office postmarked between the 1st and 7th day of the month. An application form can be downloaded from the website. Administered by the Red Cross.
American Red Cross at 316-219-4000
Westar Energy at 800-383-1183
Wichita 316-383-8600
www.westarenergy.com/ (http://www.westarenergy.com/)

Kentucky

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

Duke Energy
WinterCare Fund
Eligible customers will receive a one-time payment available November through March or until funds are depleted. For additional information or to apply for assistance, please contact the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission at 1-800-456-3452 or 1-800-372-2973
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/wintercare.asp (http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/wintercare.asp)

Louisville Gas & Electric
Winterhelp
Helps low-income customers pay their heating bills. LG&E will match residential customers' donations to Community Winterhelp on a dollar-for-dollar basis through April. Applications are accepted in early February of each year at the Community Ministry location nearest the applicant’s home.
502-561-6830 ext. 150
www.lgeenergy.com/newsroom/archive2004/news_lge121504.asp (http://www.lgeenergy.com/newsroom/archive2004/news_lge121504.asp)

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation
E.N.U.F. (Emergency Needline Utility Funds)
The Calloway County Needline office or other agencies familiar with emergency needs distribute an emergency fund created by customer donations. 270-247-1321
www.wkrecc.com/services.htm (http://www.wkrecc.com/services.htm)

Louisiana
Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

American Electric Power
Neighbor to Neighbor
AEP matches customer contributions dollar for dollar up to $2500 per month. Assistance
is limited to $100 per customer per year. The United Way office in Shreveport, La. administers the program through various agencies in AEP's service territory. To apply, customers must provide a disconnection notice to the local agency administering the funds.
Call 1-888-216-3523 for the agency in your area.
www.aepcustomer.com/about/factsheets/PaymentAsstLouisiana.pdf (http://www.aepcustomer.com/about/factsheets/PaymentAsstLouisiana.pdf)

CenterPoint Energy
Energy Assistance Program (south Louisiana)
Customers can donate $1 to help low-income and elderly customers pay their gas bill by checking a box on their bill. The funds are administered by the American Red Cross and local assistance agencies.
866-275-5252

Good Neighbor Fuel Fund (north Louisiana)
The funds are administered by local assistance agencies and charitable organizations.866-275-5252

CLECO
Power of Sharing Fund
Customers donate to a fund to help needy elderly and disabled customers. Monies collected through the fund are used to assist with energy bills, purchase fans and blankets, weatherize homes, and make minor repairs to heating and cooling units. The Louisiana Association of Councils on Aging administers the fund. 1-800-622-6537
www.cleco.com/site188.php (http://www.cleco.com/site188.php)

Entergy
1-800-368-3749
www.entergy-louisiana.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp (http://www.entergy-louisiana.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp)
*Helping Hands
Developed in 1983 as a joint effort between Entergy and the New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA), Helping Hands provides energy assistance to New Orleans area residents who are 65 years of age or older, on disability or social security or below the poverty level. The program is administered by NOCOA.
*Project Care
Assists low-income seniors and disabled persons with utility bills. The Louisiana Council on Aging administers the fund.
*Beat The Heat
During June, thousands of fans are distributed to customers living in the Entergy service area.

Operation Round-UP®
An assistance program funded by DEMCO members who have their monthly utility bills "rounded up" to the nearest dollar to assist the elderly, handicapped, and other needy individuals and families.
225-665-0317 or e-mail for more information
wwws.demco.org/payyourbill/operationroundup/index.cfm?

Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Share Program
Customer donations are distributed among the area parishes through each local community action agency to assist needy families.
www.beci.org/share.asp (http://www.beci.org/share.asp)

Lafayette Utility System
Share the Light
In 1983, LUS and the Lafayette Catholic Service Center began the Share the Light program, an emergency utility relief program for those individuals who cannot obtain other forms of assistance.
Contact the Sigur Center, 337-233-7788
www.lus.org/site63.php (http://www.lus.org/site63.php)

Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation
www.slemco.com/special.html (http://www.slemco.com/special.html)
*Lights On
Assistance for qualifying customers who have experienced a minor emergency and cannot pay their electric bill. The maximum amount of assistance is $100 and can be requested once a year. Applications are accepted on Thursdays only at the Msgr. A.O. Sigur Service Center in Lafayette, 337-233-7788
*Operation Round-Up
Customer donations provide grants to needy individuals requiring assistance with a wide variety of needs. Prescription medications, artificial limbs, eyeglasses, medical care, wheelchairs, ramps or other handicap renovations are examples of the grants awarded each month. No utility bills are paid through this program.
337-896-5384

Maine
Maine Sea Coast Mission
Provides emergency assistance for heat, electricity, food and other emergency circumstances for island and coastal communities from mid- to Downeast coastal Maine.
207-288-5097
1-888-824-7258
www.seacoastmission.org/index.htm (http://www.seacoastmission.org/index.htm)

Maryland
Delmarva Power (Conectiv)
Good Neighbor Fuel Fund
Delmarva matches customer contributions with a donation from shareholders. A household must first apply for LIHEAP. Funds are administered by the Salvation Army.
Salisbury 410-749-3077
Elkton 410-996-0241
Bel Air 410-939-3535 x 22
www.delmarva.com/home/billing/payment/support/default.aspx (http://www.delmarva.com/home/billing/payment/support/default.aspx)

Fuel Fund of Central Maryland, Inc.
BG&E gives $1 in bill credits for every $2 paid by the customer and the Fuel Fund of Central Maryland (FFCM). The Fuel Fund also helps customers that use oil or other fuel sources. FFCM is an umbrella organization comprised of local fuel funds in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties.
local contacts

Washington Area Fuel Fund
The Washington Area Fuel Fund, operated by the Salvation Army, aids customers who need assistance paying their home heating bills. Contact the Salvation Army in the following counties: Montgomery, 301-515-5354; Prince George's, 301-277-6103; Calvert and Charles, 301-934-2582; Frederick, 301-662-2151 and St. Mary's, 301-769-2788.
www.pepco.com/hm_services_assistmd.htm (http://www.pepco.com/hm_services_assistmd.htm)

The Victorine Q. Adams Fuel Fund
The Victorine Q. Adams Fuel Fund (formerly the Baltimore City Fuel Fund) was organized in 1979 with a seed grant of $10,000 from Baltimore Gas and Electric. It pays up to $125 to clients facing shut-offs, provides utility credits toward arrearages and operates an emergency oil program, which provides 100 gallons of oil to eligible families at nominal cost. Applications for assistance are taken through two Mayor’s Crisis Resource Centers.
Mayor’s Crisis Center East 410-396-4433
Mayor’s Crisis Center West 410-396-4777

Allegheny Power
Community Energy Fund
Funded by private donations in partnership with Allegheny Power. The program provides emergency assistance for energy and utility needs such as electricity, gas, wood, kerosene, and fuel oil. However, grants only will be provided for the primary heating sources.
Frederick County, 301-694-2410
Garrett County, 301-334-9431
St. Mary's County, 301-274-4474
Washington County, 301-797-4161

Columbia Gas
HeatShare
Provides energy grants to customers for use in offsetting arrears or restoring service to terminated utility accounts. The fund is designed for customers with low incomes who have exhausted all other available energy assistance programs.
1-800-537-7431
www.directlinkeservices.com/md/md/md_energyassistanceprogram.htm#HeatShare (http://www.directlinkeservices.com/md/md/md_energyassistanceprogram.htm#HeatShare)

Southern Maryland Electric Coop
Tri-County Fuel Fund
Funded by the Southern Maryland Electric Company's Project Match, private donations and fund-raisers. The Fuel Fund provides assistance with electric, wood and fuel oil and serves 3 counties. Grants from this fund are given to an applicant who has received a utility termination notice and has applied for MEAP.
Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties, 301-274-4474

Massachusetts
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
Utilities and utility customers fund the Good Neighbor Energy Fund across Massachusetts. Benefits provide a maximum $275 payment toward energy bills. Administered by the Salvation Army, the fund helps customers pay their energy bills, especially people in financial crisis who may not qualify for other means of fuel assistance. Each year the Fund opens December 1 for clients with an emergency heating situation and January 1 for all other clients.
1-800-334-3047 (area codes 617, 508, 781, 978)
1-800-262-1320 (area code 413)
www.magoodneighbor.org (http://www.magoodneighbor.org/)

Michigan

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)
An independent non-profit organization, THAW distributes funds for bill-payment assistance across the state and promotes energy conservation, weatherization and energy efficiency education. THAW partners with several utility companies, who provide funding to administer and operate the program. Most match customer and other donations dollar for dollar and all contributions go directly to low-income bill payments.
1-800-866-8429
www.thawfund.org/ (http://www.thawfund.org/)

Consumers Energy
PeopleCare
Begun in 1983, PeopleCare is a partnership between Consumers Energy and The Salvation Army to help Michigan households who may not qualify for other assistance yet are struggling to make ends meet. Charitable donations from Consumers Energy customers and employees allow The Salvation Army to extend material assistance to families, ranging from food to transportation to medical needs. Consumers Energy also donates PeopleCare bill credits for its low-income gas and electric customers, which are applied directly to a customer’s bill based on The Salvation Army caseworker assessment and authorization. To apply, contact your local Salvation Army office, which can be found at: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wmni (http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wmni) or www.dleg.state.mi.us/mpsc/winterwise/energy_assistance.htm (http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/mpsc/winterwise/energy_assistance.htm)

Cherryland Cooperative
Operation Round Up®
Customer donations for Operation Round Up® go to the locally administrated Community Caring Fund. Funds are distributed to individuals and organizations through grant requests submitted to Community Caring.
231-486-9200, 800-442-8616
www.cecelec.com/memberprograms/roundup.cfm (http://www.cecelec.com/memberprograms/roundup.cfm)

Lansing Board of Water & Light
Pennies for Power Program
Customer donations fund the Pennies for Power Program that provides utility shutoff protection for low-income families in the Lansing area.
517-371-6006
www.lbwl.com/pennies.asp (http://www.lbwl.com/pennies.asp)

The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides utility assistance throughout the State of Michigan. Over 120 caseworkers, working at more than 90 service locations, help families pay their utility bills in order to get through crisis. The Salvation Army receives in-person requests throughout the year during normal weekday hours, as well as telephone inquiries and referrals from other human service agencies. It provides a holistic approach to meet more than just the utility need—including budget counseling, food, rental assistance, and emotional support as necessary. Contact your local Salvation Army at www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wmni (http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wmni) or www.dleg.state.mi.us/mpsc/winterwise/energy_assistance.htm (http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/mpsc/winterwise/energy_assistance.htm)

Tri County Electric
People Fund and Operation Round Up®
Customer donations provide funds for individuals and community organizations. Grant Guidelines include: $2,500 maximum in grants to any one family or individual per year; an applicant may not re-apply within 6 months from a previous application; and individuals or families must submit copies of previous federal income tax forms. To qualify for a grant, your family or organization must be located in the Tri-County Electric service area, which includes portions of Barry, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Saginaw counties.
Application form.
1-800-562-8232
www.homeworks.org/home_peoplefund.htm (http://www.homeworks.org/home_peoplefund.htm)

Minnesota


Reach Out for Warmth (ROFW)
Established in 1992 by the Minnesota State Legislature, the Department of Economic Security's Energy Program Unit administers this year-round emergency fuel fund through 40 local energy assistance agencies. ROFW agencies provide people in need with emergency energy assistance and furnace repair. The program is funded from corporate and individual donations. 1-800-657-3805
ww.state.mn.us/

HeatShare
A "last resort" program funded through customer contributions from Minnesota utilities and is administered by The Salvation Army. Provides money to help pay natural gas, oil, propane, wood, and electricity bills, and to help with emergency furnace repairs. Persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities are given special consideration. Grants are limited to $300 during any 12 month period.1-800-842-7279
www.lswebdesign.net/heatshare-mn/criteria.html (http://www.lswebdesign.net/heatshare-mn/criteria.html)

Agralite Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for individuals and organizations. Grants can be made to individuals who are experiencing medical or other emergencies. Requests should be made to a board member or to Agralite Electric Cooperative.
320-843-4150 or 1-800-950-8375
www.agralite.coop/operation_round_up_frameset.htm (http://www.agralite.coop/operation_round_up_frameset.htm)

Benco Electric Cooperative
507-387-7963
www.benco.org/programs.cfm (http://www.benco.org/programs.cfm)
*Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for individuals and organizations. Applications are designated for either an individual or an organization in need.
Caring Members
*Customer donations that assist the elderly, disabled, or family in need to pay their energy bill this winter. The Minnesota Valley Action Council administers the program.

Kandiyohi Power Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Customer donations assist households facing a crisis. Applications are reviewed by an independent board. Awards address needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health care and other community services.
320-235-4155 or 1-800-551-4951
www.kpcoop.com/operation_roundup.cfm (http://www.kpcoop.com/operation_roundup.cfm)

Minnesota Valley Cooperative, Light and Power Association
Operation Round Up
Member donations provide funds for charitable organizations and individuals or families who need assistance.
320-269-2163 or 1-800-247-5051
www.mnvalleyrec.com/operations.php (http://www.mnvalleyrec.com/operations.php)

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
Operation Round Up
Member donations provide funds for charitable organizations and assistance for families or individuals in crisis due to a natural or medical disaster. Applications for individuals or families are available on the website.
763-477-3000 Ext. 6126
www.whe.org/service_center/environment.asp (http://www.whe.org/service_center/environment.asp)

Mississippi

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

Entergy
1-800-368-3749
*Energy Concern
Customer donations and Entergy funds (Entergy provides a $2 match for every $1 employee contribution) assist low-income elderly and disabled.
www.entergy-mississippi.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp (http://www.entergy-mississippi.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp)
*Beat The Heat
Entergy Mississippi's annual campaign distributes fans to customers throughout its 45-county service territory. To ensure the program reaches those who need it most, Entergy Mississippi partners with community agencies to identify eligible participants.

Mississippi Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to elderly and disabled who need help with their energy bills. Project SHARE is administered by the American Red Cross and funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. Apply for assistance at the American Red Cross.
customerservice.southerncompany.com/residential/

Mississippi Valley Gas
Share the Warmth
Mississippi Valley Gas has donated $30,000 to start “Share the Warmth,” a program to help needy customers pay their gas bills. The company will match all contributions to the fund dollar for dollar up to an additional $30,000. Share the Warmth will be operated in conjunction with the local Salvation Army.

Tupelo Water & Light
Tupelo Cares
A fund built on voluntary contributions of customers that is used to aid people facing energy bill woes. The elderly, disabled, the low-income who face financial stress because of job layoffs or illness may qualify for help. A household could get as much as $150 in assistance on an electric bill, during a 12-month period. 662-841-6470

Missouri

HeatShare
A utility assistance program for the elderly and disabled, low-income households and for those, because of unexpected expenses such as a birth or death in the family, find themselves unable to pay. HeatShare provides payments toward electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil or wood bills. Grants may be available for emergency repairs to furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters and other energy related equipment or for repairs to broken windows and doors.
1-800-336-4547
www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html (http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html)

Heat-Up St. Louis
Provides energy assistance grants ranging from $100 to $600 to qualified applicants. Heat-Up St. Louis Inc. is a regional, all-volunteer charity that focuses on helping elderly, disabled and low-income people with their delinquent energy bills. Help is available in St. Louis and the following counties: St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Jefferson, Franklin, St. Clair, Madison, Butler, Ste. Genevieve and Iron.
Contact local social service agency or call 314-241-7668
www.heatupstlouis.org/index.html (http://www.heatupstlouis.org/index.html)

Dollar More
Helps the needy pay their energy bills and is funded by voluntary contributions from AmerenUE customers and Ameren Corporation. Money donated to Dollar More is used to pay a wide variety of home energy bills including electric, gas, oil and propane. Contributions go to the needy through a network of human services agencies. The United Way and Ameren share administrative costs of the program.1-800-427-4626
www2.ameren.com/residential/DollarMore.aspx

The Urban League Community Outreach Program
Funded through a grant from AmerenUE, the center offers a range of educational, counseling and energy assistance programs. 314-652-6954

Aquila Cares
Aquila will add 50 cents to every dollar contributed by customers, to a total contribution of up to $100,000 (across seven states). Local assistance agencies determine eligibility and distribute funds.
networks.aquila.com/online/my_com/cust_srv/ANOcares.shtml

Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html (http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html)

Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Customer donations assist will pay for such things as food, shelter, clothing and health care. Donations will also be made to community services like rescue squads and ambulance districts and scholarships. Applications are available at either Co-Mo office.
www.co-mo.coop/ (http://www.co-mo.coop/)

Crawford Electric Cooperative
Operation Round up
Money raised from customer donations will pay for such things as food, shelter, clothing and health care for needy individuals. Download an application for assistance. Contact us to request an application.
800-677-2667
www.crawfordelec.com/your_community/operationroundup.htm (http://www.crawfordelec.com/your_community/operationroundup.htm)

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
The goal is to help individuals, families and communities address needs that cannot be met with other resources. The deadline for applications for individuals and families is the last day of each month for consideration at the next Trustees meeting.
636-327-5282, 441-7410, 528-8261 or 1-800-392-3709
http://cuivre.easycgi.com/dnn/Default.aspx?tabid=60

Empire District Electric Company
Project Help
Extends a helping hand to needy senior citizens and handicapped persons. The program is administered by the Red Cross who screens applicants and provides relief where the need is greatest.
417-624-0300 or 1-800-206-2300
www.empiredistrict.com/CustomerService/ProjHelp.aspx (http://www.empiredistrict.com/CustomerService/ProjHelp.aspx)

Independence Power & Light Department
IShare
Provides assistance in paying electric, water or gas utility bills. Contact the Community Services League.
816-254-4100
www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl/PmtAssist.aspx (http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl/PmtAssist.aspx)

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association
Operation Roundup
This program helps individuals, families and locally based community organizations within the Intercounty service territory. Funds can be used for personal and home needs such as medical bills and equipment, emergency home repairs and other approved needs.
Contact information
www.intercoelec.com/Default.aspx?tabid=54 (http://www.intercoelec.com/Default.aspx?tabid=54)

Jackson County Energy Assistance
Funds may be used for: natural, artificial or propane gas; electricity ; wood, coal or fuel oil or water. Applicant must be a resident of Jackson County. Priority is given to any eligible applicant who is: head of household that includes children; sixty years of age or older; or disabled. 816-561-2727

Kansas Power & Light
Dollar Aide
Assistance may be for heat, electricity, and water (Dollar Aide) or electricity only (Dollar Aide Credits). Maximum of $500 in assistance from each fund within year. Administered by MAAC.
816-561-2727

Laclede Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations assist individuals and organizations in the community.
Online contact
www.lacledeelectric.com/operation.htm (http://www.lacledeelectric.com/operation.htm)

Laclede Gas Company
Dollar-Help, Inc. (DHI)
DHI partners with Laclede Gas Company to provide funds to low-income, elderly and disabled households.Grants are awarded on an as-needed basis by local social-service agencies when all public funds for energy assistance have been exhausted.
Contact local social service agency
www.dollarhelp.org/resources.htm (http://www.dollarhelp.org/resources.htm)

Missouri Gas Energy
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Customers and employees donate money to provide emergency assistance for people who need help paying their utility bills or meeting other emergency needs. The program is administered by the Mid-America Assistance Coalition.
816-756-5252 (Kansas City metropolitan area) or 1-800-582-1234
www.missourigasenergy.com/MGE/general/neighbors.jsp (http://www.missourigasenergy.com/MGE/general/neighbors.jsp)

North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Caring Co-op Neighbors
A customer-funded program to assist NCMEC members who are victims of fire, natural disaster, medical emergency, accident, battering or meet other eligibility requirements. Members in need can receive up to $2,500 assistance annually. Apply through the Green Hills Community Action Agency or the Missouri Division of Family Services.
660-265-4404 or 1-800-279-2264

White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Operation Round Up
Member donations are awarded to local families and organizations toward basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, health care and education. Online application.417-335-9335 or 1-800-879-4056
www.whiteriver.org/Inquiryhome_wrv.nsf/Operation_Roundup (http://www.whiteriver.org/Inquiryhome_wrv.nsf/Operation_Roundup)

Montana

Northwestern Energy
Energy Share
Provides one-time assistance, most often in the form of help with a heating bill, but occasionally with heating equipment repairs or other special energy needs. It is distributed on the basis of need rather than federal poverty guidelines or on the recipient’s fuel type. Apply through a local Human Resource Council. 1-800-777-7589
www.northwesternenergy.com/showitem.aspx?M=17&I=110 (http://www.northwesternenergy.com/showitem.aspx?M=17&I=110)

Flathead Electric
Energy Share
Funds may be available after LIEAP assistance is used up or if a customers has been denied LIEAP. Apply at Northwest Montana Human Resources in Kalispell.
758-5433 or 1-800-344-5979
www.flatheadelectric.com/custserv/EnergyAsst/energyasst.htm (http://www.flatheadelectric.com/custserv/EnergyAsst/energyasst.htm)

Keep the Lights On
Provides help in emergencies for low-income members who are in disconnect status. Up to $200 can be applied to the past-due account once a year.
Kalispell Office, 406-751-4483
Libby Office, 406-293-7122
1-800-735-8489

Nebraska

Aquila
Aquila Cares
Through the Aquila Cares program, Aquila will add 50 cents to every dollar contributed by customers, to a total contribution of up to $100,000. Local assistance agencies determine eligibility and distribute funds.
networks.aquila.com/online/my_hom/CustSrv/ANOcares.shtml

Cuming County Public Power District
Operation Round Up®
Customer donations fund the program and are available to any person(s), family, group, organization, or charity within the boundaries of the Cuming County Public Power District service area. The funding can be used for a variety of needs. 402-372-2463 or 877-572-2463
www.ccppd.com/customer.asp#roundUp (http://www.ccppd.com/customer.asp#roundUp)

Hastings Utility
Share Some Warmth
Funds, collected by Hastings Utility and administered by the Salvation Army, are distributed for utility bills from December 1st to April 30th. Eligibility includes: age 60 or above and/or handicapped (special hardship or crisis situations may be considered); delinquent utility bill subject to cutoff; and applicant is unable to qualify under other governmental assistance programs.
402-463-1371

Metropolitan Utilities District
Heat Aid Fund
Funds for the program come from customer donations and are available January 1 through May 31. Recipients must be 60 or older, disabled or show a crisis need and have received a shut off notice and are unable to qualify for assistance under other governmental programs. Applicants must work with the Salvation Army on general budgeting skills and have a consistent payment history. To find out more about Heat Aid eligibility requirements, call the Salvation Army at 402-898-5860.
www.mudomaha.com/service/heataid.html (http://www.mudomaha.com/service/heataid.html)

Nebraska Public Power District
Pennies for Power
Customer donations assist households facing financial hardship who are unable to pay their electric bills. Eligible customers can get assistance once every 12 months. The Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross administers the program.
1-888-890-9569
www.nppd.com/My_Account/Pennies_For_Power/default.asp (http://www.nppd.com/My_Account/Pennies_For_Power/default.asp)

Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round Up
Customer contributions are available to any person(s), family unit, group, organization, charity or like organization for charitable purposes. Applications are available at the Niobrara Valley Electric office.
402-336-2803 or 800-967-1987
www.nvemc.org/roundupstory.htm (http://www.nvemc.org/roundupstory.htm)

Omaha Public Power District
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP was established in 1988 to help disadvantaged families pay energy-related expenses. Funds for the program come from customer donations and newsletter advertising revenues. The Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross administers the program.
402-343-7755 or 1-888-890-9569
ww1.oppd.com/acctsvcs/res/eap.cfm

Nevada

Nevada Power
Project REACH (Relief through Energy Assistance to Prevent Customer Hardships
A program designed to help vulnerable adults over the age of 62, seniors who are isolated, and medically fragile people. Available during the summer months until funds are exhausted. Project REACH is administered through a network of United Way of Southern Nevada partner agencies.
www.nevadapower.com/services/residential/assistance/ (http://www.nevadapower.com/services/residential/assistance/)

Sierra Pacific Power Company
Special Assistance Fund for Energy (SAFE)
A low-income, energy assistance program administered by Community Services Agency. Shareholder funds, up to a maximum of $125,000, match public donations on a dollar for dollar basis. SAFE funds can be received once during a 12-month period for a utility bill at least 30 days past due. To apply, fill out a Central Intake Form, which may be done in person at 1094 E 8th St, Reno, or may be downloaded from the website, printed, and faxed to (775) 786-5743. 775-786-6023 for more details
www.csareno.org/safe.shtml (http://www.csareno.org/safe.shtml)

Southwest Gas
Energy Share
An emergency fund program that provides direct assistance to qualified people with unexpected financial difficulties, such as the loss of a job or a medical emergency. All Energy Share donations are managed and distributed by The Salvation Army.
www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/index.php?val=S (http://www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/index.php?val=S)

New Hampshire

Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Most of New Hampshire's regulated utilities participate in a statewide fuel fund that is administered by community action agencies in coordination with LIHEAP. The "last resort" fund operates year round, serving households after LIHEAP funds are exhausted. In 1994, New Hampshire passed legislation allowing utilities to place unclaimed utility deposits into the fuel fund.
1-800-662-7764 Local community action agencies.

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
Project Care
Project Care works with the social service agencies to assist co-op members in crisis situations pay their electric bills to avoid disconnection of service. It is funded primarily through the Round Up program, in which members agree to have their bill "rounded up" to the next dollar with the proceeds going directly to Project Care. 1-800-698-2007
nhec.internal.wedu.com/community_projectcare.php

New Jersey

New Jersey SHARES (Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services)
A statewide, year-round independent energy fund for individuals and families living in New Jersey who are in need of temporary help in paying their energy bills. Eligibility: Non-welfare recipient energy customers who are experiencing a financial crisis, have exhausted all other available sources of assistance and have demonstrated a good faith effort to pay their energy bills .
1-866-NJ SHARE (1-866-657-4273)
www.njshares.org/ (http://www.njshares.org/)

New Jersey Natural Gas
Gift of Warmth
Provides natural gas cost assistance to low income customers and those in temporary financial distress. NJNG customers can check with their local CAAs for information on eligibility for this fuel fund. This program is administered by the United Way through local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies.
Middlesex County - 732-828-4541
Monmouth County - 732-502-8855 or 732-775-4442
Morris County - Organization for Hispanic Affairs, Inc. 973-366-1131
Ocean County - Ocean, Inc. 732-244-9041
www.njng.com/customer-center/payment-options/payment-assistance.asp (http://www.njng.com/customer-center/payment-options/payment-assistance.asp)

New Mexico

Public Service Company of New Mexico
Good Neighbor Fund
Assists low-income families with electricity, gas, wood and propane accounts from November to May or until all funds are dispersed. Customer donations and PNM matching contributions fund the program that is administered by The Salvation Army. 505-872-1171
www.pnm.com/customers/good_neighbor.htm (http://www.pnm.com/customers/good_neighbor.htm)

El Paso Electric
Project Care
Donations from employees and customers are matched dollar-for-dollar by EPE shareholders. The fund is administered by the El Paso County General Assistance and is used to help families who are unable to pay for their electricity due to medical or financial problems.
505-526-5555 or 1-800-592-1634
www.epelectric.com/ (http://www.epelectric.com/)

Bernalillo County
www.pnm.com/customers/good_neighbor.htm (http://www.pnm.com/customers/good_neighbor.htm)

Home Education Livelihood Program
HELP officers assistance with utilities, rent and food vouchers (if applicants are not receiving food stamps). One type of assistance can be requested per year by a given household. Applicants must call to make an appointment. No walk-in applicants will be accepted. Applicants must be legal residents with a Social Security number and must have lived in Bernalillo County for the most recent six months. 505-265-3714

Silver Horizons
Assistance for heating and water bills can be provided for Bernalillo County residents age 60 and older who have received a disconnection notice. Applicants must provide proof of income, the current bill in the applicant's name and a current identification. Applicants first must be screened by the LIHEAP process to qualify. 505-884-3881

Storehouse West
Assistance from this Rio Rancho agency comes from Federal Emergency Management Agency funds until the fiscal year's fund is depleted. The fiscal year for the fund operates from October through September. The program is for Sandoval County residents, plus Taylor Ranch, Paradise Hills and residents with ZIP codes 87114 and 87120. 505-892-2077
www.pnm.com/customers/good_neighbor.htm (http://www.pnm.com/customers/good_neighbor.htm)

New York

Central Hudson Gas & Electric
The Good Neighbor Fund
For those suffering from a financial crisis that makes it difficult to pay their energy bills, Central Hudson’s Good Neighbor Fund provides a "last resort" grant toward Central Hudson bills for customers who have exhausted all other forms of assistance. It is funded by customer contributions and Central Hudson’s stockholders and is administered by The Salvation Army.
845-452-2700 or 800-527-2714
www.centralhudson.com/residential/payment_assistance.html (http://www.centralhudson.com/residential/payment_assistance.html)

The Neighborhood Heating Fund
Administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York, funds are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Eligibility is based on New York State HEAP income guidelines. 718-643-4050

Project Warmth
Funded by KeySpan and customer contributions and administered by United Way of Long Island. 631-940-3700

National Fuel Gas Company
Neighbor for Neighbor Heat
The fund provides grants that help people prevent disconnection of their utility service or pay current or past due energy bills or purchase home heating fuel of any kind. National Fuel customers can have a tax-deductible donation added to their monthly bill that NFG shareholders match dollar-for-dollar, up to $150,000. For more information on how to apply, if you reside in the Buffalo area call 716-686-6123 or 1-800-365-3234 ouside of Buffalo.
www.natfuel.com/forhome/PaymentAssistance.htm (http://www.natfuel.com/forhome/PaymentAssistance.htm)

New York State Electric and Gas
Project Share
Funded by the NYSEG Foundation, employees, retirees and customers. Helps eligible customers pay for energy emergencies such as fuel bills, repairs to heating equipment, home weatherization and water heater replacements. Grants of up to $200 are available to households where someone is over 60, or has a disability, or has a serious medical condition. To apply for a grant, contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross.
www.nyseg.com/YourAccount/payyourbill/serviceandassistance/projectshare.html (http://www.nyseg.com/YourAccount/payyourbill/serviceandassistance/projectshare.html)

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
Care and Share
The program serves households in which a member is 60 or older, or is disabled and receiving Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability, or is experiencing a medical emergency. Contact or visit the nearest American Red Cross chapter office.
www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/ (http://www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/)

Orange and Rockland Utilities
Pike County Light & Power Co.
The Neighbor Fund
To qualify for assistance, applicants must have exhausted all governmental resources for financial assistance; provide supporting documentation of their emergency or crisis circumstances (e.g., medical bills, unemployment notification); and have never before received a Neighbor Fund grant. Contact the Salvation Army offices in Spring Valley (845-352-9577), Middletown (845-343-0821) or Port Jervis (845-856-3214) or one of The Neighbor Fund community outreach centers.
www.oru.com/programsandservices/ (http://www.oru.com/programsandservices/)

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
The Red Cross/RG&E Heating Fund
Administered by the American Red Cross, the fund assists people who are not eligible for government assistance programs, such as HEAP. Supported by contributions from RG&E customers, shareholders, and the community, the fund provides grants during the heating season. For information on eligibility guidelines, contact the local chapter of the American Red Cross, 585-241-4474 in Rochester.
www.rge.com/YourAccount/payyourbill/serviceandassistance/commheatingfund.html (http://www.rge.com/YourAccount/payyourbill/serviceandassistance/commheatingfund.html)

North Carolina


Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation
Operation RoundUp
Customer donations provide funds for individuals and organizations. Examples of individual requests may include emergency medical care, heating system repair, or wheelchair purchase.
252-426-5735 or 1-800-215-9915
www.albemarle-emc.com/operationroundup.html (http://www.albemarle-emc.com/operationroundup.html)

Blueridge Electric Membership Corporation
BREMCare
Customer donations assist members who need help paying their electric or fuel bill, or weatherizing their home. Up to $100 in assistance is available for electric or fuel bills per family each year, and $300 in weatherization assistance is available on a one-time basis to families. Contact agencies in the following districts: Alleghany 336-372-4646, Ashe 336-246-7138, Caldwell 828-754-9071 and Watauga 828-264-8894 counties.
www.blueridgeemc.com/bremcare.htm (http://www.blueridgeemc.com/bremcare.htm)

Cape Hatteras Electric
Roundup Program
Customer donations assist individuals and families who are suffering unusual or unexpected problems and are in grave need of assistance. Grants may be used to pay for shelter, clothing, food, health care, emergencies, and other humane needs. Grant limits are $1,000 per individual or $2,500 per family or non-profit organization per year.
252-995-5616 or 1-800-454-5616
www.chec.coop/billing.html (http://www.chec.coop/billing.html)

Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in the Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation. The Foundation, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors reviews applications from groups requesting the funds. Individuals needing assistance apply through their local county Social Services Department who then screen the applications for Carteret-Craven. 252-727-2226
www.ccemc.com/Community%20Involvement/ (http://www.ccemc.com/Community%20Involvement/)

Central Electric Membership Corporation
Member Cares
Member donations are used to help less fortunate members with their heating bills – regardless of the type of fuel they use. Money will be distributed by the Department of Social Services in the respective counties served by Central Electric.
919-774-4900 or 1-800-446-7752
www.centralelectriconline.com/pages/services.php#good (http://www.centralelectriconline.com/pages/services.php#good)

Dominion North Carolina Power
EnergyShare
A fuel assistance program that helps pay home heating bills for those in need living within the company's service area. It pays for any heating source: oil, gas, kerosene, wood, and electricity. It is a program of last resort for the elderly, the ill... for all who face financial hardships from unemployment or family crisis. Payments go directly to energy vendors on behalf of those helped. 1-888-667-3000, or email: rita_randolph@dom.com
www.dom.com/about/community/energyshare.jsp (http://www.dom.com/about/community/energyshare.jsp)

Share the Warmth
A heating bill assistance program funded by Duke Power customers and Duke Energy shareholders. The Duke Energy Foundation matches individual contributions, dollar-for-dollar up to $50, for a maximum corporate contribution of $500,000 annually. The funds may be used for the payment of heating costs, regardless of energy source.
Contact partner agencies. 1-800-777-9898
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/share-the-warmth.asp (http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/share-the-warmth.asp)

Cooling Assistance Program
Funded by Duke Power and the Duke Energy Foundation, an annual contribution of $250,000 is spread among the counties within their service area. A specific agency (or agencies) is selected in each county to distribute the funds and to determine the criteria for family eligibility.
Contact partner agencies.1-800-777-9898
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/cooling-assistance.asp (http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/cooling-assistance.asp)

Fan-Heat Relief Program
The Duke Energy Foundation contributes $40,000 annually for the purchase of fans for senior citizens. Administered by the N.C. Department of Human Resources/Division of Aging.
Contact partner agencies. 1-800-777-9898
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/fan-heat-relief.asp (http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/fan-heat-relief.asp)

Fayetteville Public Works Commission
People Who Care
PWC customers provide donations that will be used to assist area residents in need with the payment of their electricity bills throughout the entire year. Funds are administered by the Cumberland County Salvation Army.
910-483-8119
www.faypwc.com/prog_projectwarmth.htm (http://www.faypwc.com/prog_projectwarmth.htm)

Four County Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for necessities such as groceries, clothing, shelter, prescription drugs and medical care. Up to $2,000 can be awarded to individuals in crisis situations.
Burgaw 910-259-2361 or 1-888-368-7289
Elizabethtown 910-862-3551 or 1-888-368-7289
Rose Hill 910-289-4534 or 1-888-368-7289
www.fourcty.org/community/roundup.html (http://www.fourcty.org/community/roundup.html)

Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation
LREMC Cares
Member contributions are distributed to families who are experiencing a crisis with their electric bill as determined by local community service agencies. Community service agencies administer funds on a year-round basis (depending on fund availability). Recipients may receive up to $150 in assistance one time a year.
Cumberland: Fayetteville Urban Ministry 910-483-5944
Hoke: Dept. of Social Services 910-875-8725
Robeson: Robeson County Church & Community Services 910-738-5204
Scotland: Scotland County Church & Community Services 910-276-8330 www.lumbeeriver.com/energy_services/energy_assistance.aspx (http://www.lumbeeriver.com/energy_services/energy_assistance.aspx)

Mecklenburg County Crisis Assistance Ministry
A partnership of the religious community, a gas and an electric utility, United Way and Mecklenburg County that addresses utility, food, and basic needs. Through a public-private partnership, Mecklenburg County and United Way provide most of the Ministry’s operating funds. Contributions are received from area congregations, the City of Charlotte, utilities, individuals, foundations, businesses and community organizations. 704-371-3000
www.crisisassistance.org/ (http://www.crisisassistance.org/)

Nashville Electric Service
Project Help
Provides emergency energy assistance to those who need it most. Project Help is administered by Big Brothers of Nashville, Inc. To find out if you qualify for energy assistance, call Customer Service at 615-736-6900.
www.nespower.com/energy_assistance.aspx (http://www.nespower.com/energy_assistance.aspx)

Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation
Project Helping Hand
Customer donations assist less fortunate customers during crisis situations.
Hillsborough Office, 919-732-2123
Roxboro Office, 336-599-0151
Caswell County, 336-421-1296 or
1-800-222-3107
www.pemc.org/helpinghand.php (http://www.pemc.org/helpinghand.php)

Piedmont Natural Gas
Share the Warmth
Piedmont matches contributions from customers and employees. Funds are used to help with any type of heating bill - gas, propane, oil, electricity, coal, kerosene or wood. The program is administered by local social service agencies.
www.piedmontng.com/itc/communityOutreach/shareTheWarmth (http://www.piedmontng.com/itc/communityOutreach/shareTheWarmth)

Progress Energy Carolinas
Energy Neighbor Fund
Receives support from employees, customers, churches and civic organizations for heating assistance. Employee and customer campaigns help raise funds for Project Share each fall, and the Progress Energy Foundation provides $250,000 in matching funds.
919-508-5400 (Raleigh area) or 1-800-452-2777 (outside Raleigh area)

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation
People Helping People
Member donations are given to REMC families and individuals that are in need of assistance.
1-800-672-8212
www.randolphemc.com/Products/people.asp (http://www.randolphemc.com/Products/people.asp)

Wake County
Warmth for Wake
Provides economic support to needy families and individuals to help them pay heating costs during the winter months. Funded entirely by contributions from private citizens, churches and other civic organizations.
919-212-7083 (Wake County Human Services)
919-781-7979 (North Carolina Bankers Association)
1- 800-662-7044
www.ncba.com/community/warmth.html (http://www.ncba.com/community/warmth.html)

North Dakota

Energy Share
A statewide, private fuel fund corporation funded by private donations, utility companies across North Dakota and the LIHEAP. Funds may pay for service charges, reconnection fees, or security lights. Administered by local community action agencies.
Dakota Prairie Community Action, 701-662-6500 or 1-800-321-5943
Community Action Program Region VI, Inc., 701-252-1821 or 1-800-726-8179
www.nplains.com/community/nd_energy_share/ (http://www.nplains.com/community/nd_energy_share/)

Capital Electric Coop
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in the Capital Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. to be donated to qualified individuals and organizations. A five-member board of directors for the Charitable Trust reviews the fund applications and determines the recipients each year.
701-223-1513 or 1-888-223-1513 (western ND)
www.capitalelec.com/Member_Services/operation_roundup/index.html (http://www.capitalelec.com/Member_Services/operation_roundup/index.html)

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for individuals, families and community projects. Online applications are available.
800-342-4671 or 701-493-2281
www.dakotavalley.com/Powering_Your_Community/Operation_Round_Up/index.html (http://www.dakotavalley.com/Powering_Your_Community/Operation_Round_Up/index.html)

Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Member-donated funds are awarded on an application basis to needy individuals and community-based, non-profit organizations. For more information, 1- 800-279-2667
www.mwec.com/community/ (http://www.mwec.com/community/)

Nodak Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup®
Customer donations are put into a special account used to assist local individuals and non-profit organizations with crucial needs including food, shelter, clothing, health care, emergency services, education, and charitable causes. 701-746-4461 or 800-732-4373
www.nodakelectric.com/programs/roundup.html (http://www.nodakelectric.com/programs/roundup.html)

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for local needy individuals and charitable organizations. Online applications are available or call or email to request an application for funds .
1-800-882-2500
www.nplains.com/community/operation_roundup/index.html (http://www.nplains.com/community/operation_roundup/index.html)

Ohio

Columbia Gas
Heatshare
Funded by shareholder and customer donations, this fund helps low-income customers who have nowhere else to turn for energy assistance. The Salvation Army administers the fuel-funds program.
1-800-344-4077, TDD/TTY: 1-877-460-2443
www.columbiagasohio.com/home/payment/special.asp (http://www.columbiagasohio.com/home/payment/special.asp)

Dominion East Ohio
EnergyShare
Sponsored by Dominion East Ohio, the EnergyShare program is designed to help needy individuals and families pay any type of winter heating bill--natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene or electricity. Contact your local Salvation Army office to apply. 1-800-362-7557
www.dom.com/customer/ohres_eaprograms.jsp (http://www.dom.com/customer/ohres_eaprograms.jsp)

Duke Energy
HeatShare
Designed to assist those in need with heating bills during the winter season. Eligibility is based upon need and doesn’t necessarily follow government assistance guidelines. An individual must be subject to disconnection of service in order to qualify. Eligible customers may apply for a one-time annual assistance beginning mid-January through May or until funds are depleted. For additional information or to apply for assistance, contact the Salvation Army at 513-721-0795 after the program begins in mid-January.
www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/heatshare.asp (http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/heatshare.asp)

Ohio Edison
Project Reach
Provides once-a-year financial assistance to disabled, unemployed or low-income customers who might lose electric service because of overdue energy bills. The Salvation Army determines eligibility and administers the program. For more information, contact the local Salvation Army office.
www.firstenergycorp.com/customercare/ (http://www.firstenergycorp.com/customercare/)

The Illuminating Company
Community Outreach Opportunity Program (CO-OP)
Provides once-a-year financial assistance to disabled, unemployed or low-income customers who might lose electric service because of overdue energy bills. The Salvation Army determines eligibility and administers the program. For more information, contact the Cleveland Salvation Army. 216-861-8185
www.firstenergycorp.com/customercare/ (http://www.firstenergycorp.com/customercare/)

Toledo Edison
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Provides once-a-year financial assistance to disabled, unemployed or low-income customers who might lose electric service because of overdue energy bills. The Salvation Army determines eligibility and administers the program. For more information, contact the Toledo Salvation Army.
419-241-3549
www.firstenergycorp.com/customercare/ (http://www.firstenergycorp.com/customercare/)

Consolidated Electric Cooperative
The People Fund
A community service program that responds to the needs of the community that aren't met through other agencies and organizations. Funded mainly by customer donations. Online applications are available.
419-947-3055, 740-363-2541 or 1-800-421-5863, or email
www.consolidatedelectric.coop/community/people_fund.asp (http://www.consolidatedelectric.coop/community/people_fund.asp)

Firelands Electric
Operation Round Up
Customer donations assist individuals and organizations.
419-929-1571 or 1-800-533-8658
www.firelandsec.com/roundup.aspx (http://www.firelandsec.com/roundup.aspx)

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative
Operation Helping Others
Customer donations assist individuals and community organizations.
New Concord 740-826-7661
Cambridge 740-432-4167
Zanesville 740-454-0770 or 1-800-521-9879
www.gmenergy.com/operhelp.htm (http://www.gmenergy.com/operhelp.htm)

Logan County Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Health and rescue organizations, food banks, educational projects, child care programs, and individuals with special needs are just a few of the possibilities for customer Operation Round Up donations. Online applications are available.
937-592-4781
www.loganrec.com/oprounddesc.asp (http://www.loganrec.com/oprounddesc.asp)

Oklahoma

America Electric Power
Light A Life
Customer and AEP donations are distributed through the Salvation Army.
405-841-1303

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Member donations provide funds to assist individuals and organizations with medical care, food, clothing, housing, educational assistance and other needed services that are not being met by other agencies. 405-382-3680

Indian Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Member donations assist organizations and individuals with a variety of worthy causes throughout the service area. 918-358-2514 or 1-800-482-2750
www.iecok.com/community/operation_round_up.asp (http://www.iecok.com/community/operation_round_up.asp)

Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-Up
In 1998, Northeast Electric launched the Operation Round-Up program. Collected money is placed into a benevolence fund and overseen by the Northeast Electric Cooperative Trust Foundation, Inc. The funds that accumulate in the foundation will be distributed to individuals and organizations which prove to be worthy of the funds. Proper application for funds must be made, and the governing board of trustees (separate from the cooperative's board) will determine who will receive assistance. 1-800-256-6405

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-Up
Member donations provide assistance to individuals and organizations experiencing hardships. An applicant is not required to be a member of OEC to receive assistance but must live in OEC's service area.
Contact Patti Rogers at progers@okcoop.org or 405-717-4508 for application deadlines. Download an application at www.okcoop.org/community//individual.pdf (http://www.okcoop.org/community//individual.pdf)
www.okcoop.org/community/oru.aspx (http://www.okcoop.org/community/oru.aspx)

Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Lend-A-Hand
Customer contributions are forwarded to the Salvation Army which distributes the money to help pay for electricity, gas, fuel or firewood. 405-553-3642
www.oge.com/about-us/community.asp (http://www.oge.com/about-us/community.asp)

Oklahoma Natural Gas
Share the Warmth
Customer donations assist persons over 62 and persons with disabilities in addition to others with inadequate cash resources for home-heating needs. Funds may be used to pay electric and propane if it is the main source of energy used to heat the home. Apply at the nearest Salvation Army.
1-800-664-5463
www.oneok.com/ong/customerservice/programs/ong_share_warmth.jsp (http://www.oneok.com/ong/customerservice/programs/ong_share_warmth.jsp)

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
LIGHT A LIFE Energy Fund
Contributions come from customers of PSO who also pay administrative costs. Donations from the community may go directly to the Salvation Army, which administers and distributes the fund. 918-599-2000

Oregon

Oregon HEAT
A statewide fund designed to prevent disconnection of utility service during inclement weather by providing bill payment assistance to low income households in emergency situations. Oregon HEAT works with social service and other agencies across the state to screen requests for assistance from customers of Pacific Power, PGE and West Oregon Electric Cooperative. Oregon HEAT also has a recovered oil program and helps households pay for all fuels such as propane, gas and wood.
503-612-3790 or find a contact by county
www.oregonheat.org/programs.htm (http://www.oregonheat.org/programs.htm)

Avista Utilities
Project Share
A community program that AU sponsors to provide emergency heat assistance to families throughout the region. AU’s shareholders, customers and employees help support the fund by adding to their monthly energy bills or through an automatic monthly pledge. The funds are forwarded to community action agencies, which work with each family. Grants are available to those in need without regard to their heating source. 1-800-227-9187
www.avistautilities.com/account/assistance/share.asp (http://www.avistautilities.com/account/assistance/share.asp)

Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association
Blachly-Lane Energy Share (BLES)
The program is designed to offer assistance to members who do not not qualify for other types of relief. The Salvation Army administers the program.
541-688-8711
www.blachlylane.coop/customer_service/BLES.pdf (http://www.blachlylane.coop/customer_service/BLES.pdf)

Canby Utility Board
Energy Assistance Program
Customers with a 24 hour disconnect notice may apply for funds once per year for over-due electric bills. Maximum payments are $150. 503- 266-1156

Cascade Natural Gas
Winter Help
Funded through donations from Cascade Natural Gas customers. The funds are targeted for low-income households at risk of disconnection. Assistance is delivered as a once-a-year credit to Cascade Natural Gas accounts. Eligibility is determined by household income. Contact local agency.

Central Electric Cooperative
Project Helping Hand
Funded by CEC members to help needy customers with their electric bills when they encounter overwhelming financial difficulties.
Bend 541-389-1980
Redmond 541-548-2144
Sisters 541-549-5698
Prineville 541-447-5321
Madras 541-475-3266
Email Customer Service customerservice@cec-co.com
www.centralelectriccoop.com/about/helping_hand/helping_hand.html (http://www.centralelectriccoop.com/about/helping_hand/helping_hand.html)

Central Lincoln People's Utility District
SOS Program
Contributions from customers are turned over to local service agencies for distribution to PUD customers who need assistance with their electric bills.
541-265-3211
www.clpud.org/sosprogram.html (http://www.clpud.org/sosprogram.html)

City of Ashland
Heat and Roundup
One-time help for customers, based on need and availability of funds. Maximum bill credit of $160.
541-488-5342

City of Cascade Locks
Energy Assistance Program
Applicants are eligible for one payment per heating season of $150. Eligibility is determined by LIEAP income guidelines. 541-374-8484 x15

City of Gresham
Utility Customer Assistance Fund
A program to assist water, sewer, and stormwater customers with bill payments. 503-618-2373
www.ci.gresham.or.us/departments/fms/finservices/utilitybilling/cs.asp (http://www.ci.gresham.or.us/departments/fms/finservices/utilitybilling/cs.asp)

Clatskanie People’s Utility District
Share the Warmth Fund
The fund is run by the P.U.D. through the Community Action Team which will qualify families that need assistance. All donations will go to families in the P.U.D.'s service area. 503-728-2163
www.clatskaniepud.com/Share_the_Warmth.htm (http://www.clatskaniepud.com/Share_the_Warmth.htm)

Columbia River Public Utility District
GLOW (Give Light, Offer Warmth)
The fund is used to provide families with emergency bill paying assistance. GLOW is funded entirely through customer contributions and employee fundraisers. 503-397-0590
www.crpud.net/residential/glow (http://www.crpud.net/residential/glow)

Consumers Power Inc.
Operation Round Up©
Provides funding to address special needs for individuals or families as well as special community projects in Benton, Linn, Lane, Polk, Marion, and Lincoln counties. 541-929-8520 or 1-800-872-9036 x 8520
www.consumerspower.org/about/roundup.php (http://www.consumerspower.org/about/roundup.php)

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative
Round-Up Program
Customer contributions are used to help qualifying individuals pay their electric bills. Members in need of assistance should contact Community Action.
541-469-3155

Douglas Electric Cooperative
Project Help
An emergency low-income energy assistance program, administered by Salvation Army, to help Douglas Electric members with a one-time payment of any heating fuel costs, regardless of whether it is oil, wood, gas or electricity. 541-673-6616
www.douglaselectric.com/services.php#project (http://www.douglaselectric.com/services.php#project)

Emerald PUD
Helping Hand
A program, funded by contributions, to help pay utility bills. The program is sponsored by Emerald, with the help of the Salvation Army. 541-746-1583
www.epud.org/billassist.aspx?section=com (http://www.epud.org/billassist.aspx?section=com)

Eugene Water & Electric Board
Energy Share
The program was created, with the help of customers’ donations, to assist those customers who need emergency help with their electric bills. Priority for assistance is given to families with young children, the elderly or disabled. Administered by St. Vincent de Paul Society. 541-689-6747
www.eweb.org/about/community/low-income.htm (http://www.eweb.org/about/community/low-income.htm)

Hood River Electric Cooperative
Customers Helping Customers
Contributions are available to customers who have not received LIEAP funds during the current winter. 541-354-1233

McMinnville Water & Light
Customers Helping Customers
A program to help needy families with energy assistance that is funded by customer contributions. Individuals interested in applying for Energy Assistance benefits may do so at St. Vincent DePaul of McMinnville.
1-503-472-6216
www.mc-power.com/assistance.html (http://www.mc-power.com/assistance.html)

Monmouth Power & Light
Customers needing assistance are referred to Community Action. Income qualified customers, can receive complete payment of their utility bill or have their utility deposit paid. 503-838-3526

Springfield Utility Board
Project Share
Customers make a tax-deductible donation to Project Share to help low-income residents pay their electric bills. 541-747-0221
www.subutil.com/spclsrv_money.htm (http://www.subutil.com/spclsrv_money.htm)

Tillamook PUD
Customer Assistance Program
Customer contributions are matched by Tillamook and administered by Community Action Resource Enterprise (CARE, Inc.) and Senior Service and People with Disabilities.

Umatilla Electric Cooperative
UCARE
A customer-assistance program that allows members to help other members stay warm in the winter. UCARE provides financial assistance to members who have trouble paying their heating bills. It is supported by member contributions, which are matched by UEC.
Hermiston 541-567-6414, Boardman 541-481-2220 or 1-800-452-227

Pennsylvania

$1 Energy Fund
The $1 Energy Fund, Inc. was founded in 1983 in Western Pennsylvania by a coalition of concerned community, religious, and business leaders, and has grown to become the fourth largest fuel fund in the country, both in clients served and dollars granted. The fund partners with utility companies across Pennsylvania. Each company matches every donation dollar for dollar and makes a separate donation towards administrative expenses. Applicants should contact their local community action agency.
www.dollarenergy.org/ (http://www.dollarenergy.org/)

Philadelphia Utility Emergency Services Fund
The Philadelphia Utility Emergency Services Fund is one of the largest fuel funds in the country, providing over $2 million annually in energy crisis assistance benefits in recent years. It was created by utility companies, public officials, business leaders, and community organizations in response to increased terminations of gas, electric, and water service coupled with inadequate LIHEAP benefits. Philadelphia's three major utilities (gas, electric and water) provide a dollar-for-dollar match to every dollar raised and contribute to the fund's operating costs. Philadelphia residents have thirteen sites to choose from to get help with their utility bills.
www.uesfacts.org/client.html (http://www.uesfacts.org/client.html)

Equitable Gas
Hardship Fund
Supplemental payments for repair/replacement of defective heating equipment or gas lines.
412-395-3160 - Allegheny County
1-800-654-6335 - Outside Allegheny Co.

National Fuel Gas
Neighbor For Neighbor Heat Fund
The fund is supported by customer, employee and shareholder donations that are used for cash grants to prevent disconnection of utility service, pay current or past due energy bills or purchase home heating fuel of any kind. Eligible customers include seniors 55 years or older and households with a member that has a handicap or disability that reduces household income. Applications are screened and grants are administered by human service organizations from the 14 Northwestern Pennsylvania counties.
1-800-365-3234 or 814-871-8200
www.natfuel.com/forhome/PaymentAssistance.htm (http://www.natfuel.com/forhome/PaymentAssistance.htm)

PECO
Matching Energy Assistance Fund (MEAF)
MEAF is an energy assistance program that enables PECO Energy to assist low-income, residential customers in its service territory with bill payment. MEAF is a customer pledge program in which PECO matches customer contributions. 1-800-774-7040
www.exeloncorp.com/ourcompanies/ (http://www.exeloncorp.com/ourcompanies/)

PPL
Operation Help
Funds may be used to pay any type of home heating bill (electric, natural gas, oil or coal). Funding comes from PPL, its customers, its employees and retirees. A network of 16 community groups and social service agencies across eastern and central Pennsylvania administers the program, interviews applicants and distributes funds.
1-800-342-5775
www.pplelectric.com/Residential+Customers/ (http://www.pplelectric.com/Residential+Customers/)

PPL Gas Utilities
Operation SHARE
Provides emergency financial aid to pay heating bills for families with financial hardships. Operation SHARE is funded by customers, employees and PPL. The $1 Energy Fund administers Operation Share. A network of community-based agencies processes applications for aid from families with financial hardships because of unemployment, disabilities, large medical expenses and other reasons. 1- 800-652-0550
www.pplgas.com/home/payment+assistance/operation_share.htm (http://www.pplgas.com/home/payment+assistance/operation_share.htm)

Pennsylvania Power Company
Reach Hardship Fund
The fund is supported by employee and customer contributions that are matched with corporate funds. Payments are made directly to energy vendors of low-income customers to help with energy bills. The funds are administered by the Salvation Army. 1-800-720-3600
www.firstenergycorp.com/ (http://www.firstenergycorp.com/)

PG Energy Inc.
Project Outreach
Resources include shareholder, employee and customer contributions and special fund raising projects. Payments are applied to customers' gas bills.
1-800-490-8605
www.pgenergy.com/residential/universal_programs.html (http://www.pgenergy.com/residential/universal_programs.html)

UGI Utilities, Inc. Electric Division
Operation Share
Through UGI's Operation Share, customers can help troubled families meet their energy needs. For every $2 donated, UGI adds another $1 of funding, up to $4000 per year. The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) administers the program and determines eligibility for assistance.
570-819-4844 or 1-800-962-1212

UGI Utilities, Inc. Gas Division
Operation Share
UGI employee and company donations are distributed to payment-troubled customers to reduce bill arrearage or for emergency fuel and/or heating repair or replacement. Community based organizations throughout UGI’s service territory administer the funds. 1-800-340-5394

Adams Electric Cooperative
Project Helping Hand
Customer donations help less fortunate co-op members who are unable to pay their electric bills. 1-888-232-6732
www.adamsec.com/OurCommunity/ (http://www.adamsec.com/OurCommunity/)

Central Electric Cooperative
Family Fund Energy Assistance Program
Funds from members, employees and Cooperative matching funds assist member-families with heating bills. The Family Fund will match whatever the member is able to pay, up to $200, during a twelve month period, if certain criteria are met.
Armstrong County - Community Action Office: 724-548-3405
Butler County - The Salvation Army: 724-287-5532
Clarion County - Community Action Office: 814-226-4785
Forest County - Information & Referral Service 800-222-1706
Venango County - Office of Economic Opportunity: 814-432-9767
www.central.coop/CEC_Payment_Options.asp (http://www.central.coop/CEC_Payment_Options.asp)

Citizen's Electric
$ Energy Fund
Eligible families must apply for all available energy assistance grants before applying to the $1 Energy Fund, and meet the grant program guidelines that include making a sincere effort of payment. Applications for the $1 Energy funds are available at the Citizens' Electric Company office, 1775 Industrial Blvd. in Lewisburg.
www.citizenselectric.com/Customer%20Information/dollar_energy.htm (http://www.citizenselectric.com/Customer%20Information/dollar_energy.htm)

Claverack Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-Up
Members donations help low-income and in-need families in Claverack service territory. Contact the fund administrator, your county's Energy Assistance Office for application. 1-800-326-9799 or 570-265-2167
www.claverack.com/claverack/Forms/FmOperationRoundUp.asp (http://www.claverack.com/claverack/Forms/FmOperationRoundUp.asp)

New Enterprise REC
Family In Need Fund
Member donations provide assistance to families in need.The Bedford/Fulton Housing Authority determines eligibility for this service. 814-766-3221
www.newenterpriserec.com/family_in_need.htm (http://www.newenterpriserec.com/family_in_need.htm)

Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative
Member to Member
Member donations are matched by the Co-op and the funds will be used to help benefit members who are struggling to pay their electric bill. Contact the Co-op office for names and phone numbers of participating agencies.1-800-352-0014
www.northwesternrec.com/membertomember.htm (http://www.northwesternrec.com/membertomember.htm)

REA Energy Cooperative
Members Sharing With Members Fund
Member donations provide assistance to cooperative members who may be faced with an unexpected loss of income due to illness, family emergency, or other situation which may limit their ability to pay their electric bills.
724-349-4800 or 1-800-211-5667
www.reaenergy.com/operation_round_up.htm (http://www.reaenergy.com/operati