The types of assistance may include: i The purchase of a new heating system if the heating system cannot be repaired or repairs will correct the problem only temporarily. Crisis benefits for energy supply shortage emergencies include payment for the following: i Home heating fuel for a household that is out of fuel or in imminent danger of being without fuel.
The payment may be for either the main or second fuel type and may include the cost of an added charge for off-hours delivery service. The payment may include the charge, if required, for a service reconnection. The LIHEAP cash benefit shall be deducted in all cases except as follows: I The crisis benefit is for a heating source other than that for which the cash benefit was paid.
III The household is ineligible for a cash benefit. C The payment or arrearages may include the charge, if required, for a service reconnection, but may not be used for security deposits or applied to late payment charges. The Department pays crisis benefits directly to the vendor, unless direct payment to a vendor cannot be made. If the Department determines that crisis benefits cannot be paid directly to the vendor, the Department pays the crisis benefit to the applicant.
Income counted. To determine the income level of an applicant household for cash and crisis benefits, the LIHEAP administering agency counts the gross annual income of the following persons: 1 The household members, regardless of relationship.
Gross income defined. Gross income is the total earned and nonearned income of the household and includes the following: 1 Employe earnings. Employe earnings are money, including wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions and tips, before taxes or other deductions, that a person receives for providing services on behalf of an employer.
Profit of a self-employed person is gross receipts minus costs of operating a business or farm, practicing a profession, providing day care for children in an approved family day care facility, or renting nonresident real property.
B Purchase of goods for personal use or gifts. C Depreciation. D Capital losses. E Purchase costs of capital equipment. F Personal entertainment and transportation expenses. G Interest and payments on loans for the purchase of capital equipment.
H Theft and casualty losses. I Charges for residential telephone service even if used for business purposes. J Mortgage payments. K Taxes. Gross income from providing room or board, or both, or from apartment rentals paid directly to a household member is computed under Chapter relating to income. Nonearned income includes, but is not limited to, the following: i Public assistance grants. Treatment of income. Fortunately, there are renewable energy and energy efficiency financial incentives to help.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission PUC implements Act , which guides consumers and electric utilities toward achieving reduced energy consumption and peak electric demand.
More information about energy efficiency programs that may be eligible to you from your electric company is available here.
For Pennsylvania citizens having a difficult time paying their utility bills, the PUC provides a listing of energy assistance programs to help with lowering your monthly bill, budget billing, installation of energy saving features, and more. Pennsylvania's Weatherization Assistance Program strives to increase energy efficiency in low income homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding health and safety.
Visit DCED's website to determine if you are eligible to receive assistance and to locate a weatherization provider. Click here and enter your zip code to see what offers may be available in your area. A tax credit reduces the amount of tax you have to pay. If you don't pay any taxes, then you can't get the tax credit for renewable energy. For information about available tax credits for products such as: geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, solar energy, fuel cells, and microturbine systems, click here.
Pennsylvania provides a cash rebate to consumers for the purchase of a new plug-in hybrid, plug-in electric, natural gas, propane, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Price to Compare. Service Service with New Line Installation. PUC Licensed Suppliers. Benefits of Natural Gas. Natural Gas Vehicles. How Natural Gas Vehicles Work. Natural Gas Fueling Stations. Natural Gas Equipment. Make A Payment. Search for:' Artboard 1. Have a Gas Emergency? Call 24 Hours a Day. The size of the grant is based upon your income and household size.
Apply today Call or visit your local county assistance office. You will need to have the following ready when you apply: Names, dates of birth and social security numbers of all household members Proof of ID Income information for all household members A current heating bill. Apply Online. New York Pennsylvania.
My Home My Business. DHS will be here to support Pennsylvanians through this public health crisis now and in the weeks and months to follow, and I encourage any Pennsylvanians in need of assistance to apply for these programs.
Pennsylvanians who have experienced a change in income or job loss, regardless of its relation to the COVID pandemic, can apply for benefits online at any time at www.
CAOs remain closed to the public, but mail and drop boxes are being monitored so applications can be processed. They are:. The program uses existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF funds and is open to families with a child under the age of 18 or a woman who is currently pregnant. Families who qualify for EAP will be eligible for a one-time payment to assist them in meeting basic needs and to help them secure more stable financial footing in the future.
In order to qualify, families must have at least one person in the household who was employed as of March 11, and experienced an hour or wage reduction of at least 50 percent for two weeks or more, or who lost employment entirely due to the public health crisis.
Qualifying families are issued a one-time grant equal to two months of TANF benefits.
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