LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$95,037,075 - regular block grant
$6,663,582 - emergency contingency funds
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level 150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2008 Benefit
Heating and Cooling: $100 min, $200 max
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2006)
Heating: 33,816
Cooling: 56,513
LIHEAP Program Dates
Year-round
State
In 1992 the Florida legislature passed the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. Funding comes from a portion of documentary stamp taxes on deeds and supports two programs that supplement the state's WAP: State Housing Initiatives Partnership, which funds weatherization measures; and the Low-Income Emergency Home Repair Program, which funds emergency and energy-related home repairs.
850-488-7541
Low-Income Rate Assistance
City Electric System, Key West of Florida
Senior Citizen's/Disabled American Veteran's Discount
To be eligible, applicants must be 62 years or older or totally or permanently disabled American Veteran. Annual income must not exceed $17,196 per household. Applications are accepted through March 31; must reapply each year.
305-295-1080 www.keysenergy.com/discount.php
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Tampa Electric
Weather Care
Free home improvements available to senior citizens 60 years and older on low, fixed incomes whose homes are in need of energy-related improvements. This program is a joint service offered by Tampa Electric and The Centre for Women.
813-223-0800 or 1-888-223-0800 outside Hillsborough County; TDD 813-228-4613 www.tampaelectric.com/
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Florida Power & Light Company
Care to Share Program
Provides energy assistance to customers who are in a crisis situation and are unable to pay their electric bill. A household may receive assistance of up to $500 for electric service once in a 12-month period. Contact information www.fpl.com/community/care_to_share_program.shtml
Progress Energy
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/
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
City of Lake Worth Utilities
Share to Care
Customer donations
are used to assist needy families with their bills. The fund is administered by the Salvation Army.
561-582-6686 www.lakeworth.org/
City of Leesburg
Citizens Utility Relief Effort (C.U.R.E.)
Provides assistance to utility customers who are unable to pay their bill. The fund may be used in the event of loss of employment or an unexpected illness or injury. Guidelines set the criteria for extending assistance and limit access to these funds to $100 during a 12 month period. The administering agencies are:
Christian Social Services, 352-787-1040
Christian Care Center, 352-314-8733
Lake Community Action Agency, 352-787-1156 www.leesburgflorida.gov/finance/cure.aspx
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
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
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.fpua.com/customer_service/project_care.php
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 to the extent that they are not economically self-sufficient. 352-376-1743 or email: customer@gru.com 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/
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/ProjectShare/ProjectShare.aspx
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
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
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Member donations provide financial assistance to members of the community who have suffered a catastrophic event.
Contact a WREC office www.wrec.net/operation_round_up.php
