District of Columbia
FY 2009 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 202-673-6750
Website:
http://ddoe.dc.gov/ddoe/cwp/view,a,1209,q,493111.asp
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
1-202-673-6750
LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$14,652,784 - regular block grant
$1,595,918 - emergency contingency funds
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating and cooling: $571 average
Crisis: $750 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2008 Heating and Cooling)
30,560
LIHEAP Program Dates
Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
The Public Service Commission requires Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO), and Washington Gas to offer discount rates to low-income residential customers. Applications should be sent to the DC Energy Office.
www.dcpsc.org/consumerservices/lowincome/lowincome.shtm
PEPCO
Residential Aid Discount on first 400 kWhs of electricity used each month. This translates into a savings of up to $5 per month or $60 a year.
DC Energy Office, 202-673-6750 or Pepco, 202-833-7500
www.pepco.com/hm_services_frms.htm
Washington Gas Company
Residential Essential Service (RES)
This program offers discount gas rates, based on household size and income level, during the winter months from November through April. There are three classifications: Class C may receive a total discount up to $142.02, Class B up to $151.03 and Class A up to $189.08.
DC Energy Office, 202-673-6750
www.dcpsc.org/consumerservices/lowincome/lowincome.shtm
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Washington Gas Company
Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF)
WAFF, operated by the Salvation Army, aids customers who need assistance paying their home heating bills. Funds are available January 1 through May 31. To apply for help, contact your local Salvation Army.
202-332-5000 or 202-561-2000
Page Last Updated: November 12, 2008
