Customers can receive up to $1,500 in grants; March deadline in Del., June in Md.

(March 15, 2018) Energy assistance is still available in Delaware and Maryland to help Delmarva Power customers pay for winter energy bills.

Through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Delmarva Power customers can receive up to $1,500 in grant support toward their energy bill that they do not have to pay back. Customers must apply during LIHEAP’s open period to ensure they can secure their grant while money is still available.

Customers in Delaware and Maryland can submit LIHEAP applications now to secure their grants. Customers can apply for LIHEAP through March 31 in Delaware and June 30 in Maryland.

Delaware customers can get more information on where to apply for benefits at: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dssc/liheap.html. Maryland customers should visit www.liheap.us/maryland-heap/.

“We’ve had an unusually cold winter and we want to spread the word that there is help available for those struggling to manage their energy bills,” said Gary Stockbridge, Delmarva Power region president. “We are reaching out to customers across our service area through community forums, mailers and advertising to ensure eligible customers apply to get their grant before the deadline.”

To be eligible for a grant, a customer’s annual household income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines. Each state has determined eligibility guidelines based on household size and income.

For example, a family of four in Maryland with an annual household income of $43,050 can qualify for help. While in Delaware, a family of four with an annual household income of $49,322 can qualify for help.

Homeowners, renters, roomers and subsidized housing tenants may be eligible. Customers do not have to be behind on their bills to receive a grant.

Maryland’s eligibility requirements are as follows:

$21,105 – One-person household

$28,420 – Two-person household

$35,735 – Three-person household

$43,050 – Four-person household

Delaware’s eligibility requirements are as follows:

$24,180 – One-person household

$32,561 – Two-person household

$40,942 – Three-person household

$49,322 – Four-person household

In addition to LIHEAP, there are many other programs and tips available to help Delmarva Power customers save money and manage their energy costs. Customers can also get more detailed information about their energy usage by signing up for My Account, which contains tools and detailed energy usage information.

By tracking their energy use, comparing usage trends, and discovering the results of energy-saving practices, customers can manage their energy more efficiently. Customers can visit Delmarva.com to learn more about My Account, available energy assistance programs, and other ways to save money and energy.

Delmarva Power will work with customers who may have difficulty paying their energy bill. The company offers payment options, like budget billing, which averages payments over a 12-month period to help customers manage their monthly electricity costs, or flexible payment arrangements that offer individually tailored payment installment plans.

Customers who may be struggling to make a payment should contact Delmarva Power as soon as possible at 800-375-7117.

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