NEED HELP PAYING YOUR UTILITIES?
There are several options available to you! If you have any questions or would like assistance filling out and/or submitting your applications, we recommend contact your Neighborhood Energy Center or the Energy Coordinating Agency.
LIHEAP applications are currently open for 2024-2025.
LIHEAP is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills through bill payment assistance and/or energy crisis assistance.
Apply for these programs online with COMPASS or call the LIHEAP Hotline: (215) 560-1583.
Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
UESF is a privately funded grant available to income-eligible customers who are behind on their utility bills and is offered when no other federal aid is available.
The UESF grant is designed to pay off the balance of a customer’s unpaid utility bill. PECO and the Philadelphia Water Department will match the amount of the UESF grant, dollar for dollar. Customers may apply once every two years. If your service has been terminated or you are have received a shut off notice, you may qualify for UESF. To apply, please call UESF at (215) 814-6837 or visit one of the UESF intake sites.
Utility Rate Reduction Programs
Utility companies servicing Philadelphia and Pennsylvania also have programs to assist you in paying your bills. Please follow the links below to learn more and apply.
PECO Customer Assistance Program (CAP) can give you a monthly credit on your electric bill.
PGW's Customer Responsibility Program (CRP) can cut your bill in half. Pay less each month and get your past debt forgiven. Apply anytime through your PGW account.
Philadelphia residents may apply for assistance paying their Water Bill.
Heater Hotline: If your heater is in need of repair or replacement, there are resources available to help low-income residents. Call the heater hotline at (215) 568-7190.
There are several options available to you! If you have any questions or would like assistance filling out and/or submitting your applications, we recommend contact your Neighborhood Energy Center or the Energy Coordinating Agency.
LIHEAP applications are currently open for 2024-2025.
LIHEAP is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills through bill payment assistance and/or energy crisis assistance.
Apply for these programs online with COMPASS or call the LIHEAP Hotline: (215) 560-1583.
Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
UESF is a privately funded grant available to income-eligible customers who are behind on their utility bills and is offered when no other federal aid is available.
The UESF grant is designed to pay off the balance of a customer’s unpaid utility bill. PECO and the Philadelphia Water Department will match the amount of the UESF grant, dollar for dollar. Customers may apply once every two years. If your service has been terminated or you are have received a shut off notice, you may qualify for UESF. To apply, please call UESF at (215) 814-6837 or visit one of the UESF intake sites.
Utility Rate Reduction Programs
Utility companies servicing Philadelphia and Pennsylvania also have programs to assist you in paying your bills. Please follow the links below to learn more and apply.
PECO Customer Assistance Program (CAP) can give you a monthly credit on your electric bill.
PGW's Customer Responsibility Program (CRP) can cut your bill in half. Pay less each month and get your past debt forgiven. Apply anytime through your PGW account.
Philadelphia residents may apply for assistance paying their Water Bill.
Heater Hotline: If your heater is in need of repair or replacement, there are resources available to help low-income residents. Call the heater hotline at (215) 568-7190.