Posted on March 16, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Low-income residents who are delinquent in their heating bills may have their natural gas service disconnected. Between December 1 and March 15, Indiana utility companies don’t shut off natural gas service to customers taking part in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP.Now that that period has come to an end for 2017, NIPSCO is reminding customers that there’s still some help available for those struggling to pay their utility bills.
The federal LIHEAP program offers help to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Applications for heating assistance will be taken through May 12, and summer cooling assistance will also be available between June 5 and August 11. LIHEAP participants are also eligible for additional discounts of up to 26 percent from NIPSCO through May 31 or until funding is used up.
On top of that, households falling between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level may take part in the NIPSCO Hardship Program. It offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance through May 31 or until funds are exhausted.
Additional energy assistance funds may be available through local township trustee’s offices, and payment agreements are also offered through NIPSCO. More information can be found on NIPSCO’s website.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Energy Assistance Applications Now Available
Posted on November 2, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Families who struggle to pay their heating bills can now sign up for energy assistance from the federal government. NIPSCO, state agencies and other organizations offer various types of assistance each year.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP for short, is available to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Between Dec. 1 and March 15, Indiana utilities do not disconnect service to customers enrolled in LIHEAP who are behind on their bills.
Additionally, the NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Discount Program provides further gas bill reductions to LIHEAP-eligible customers. Once enrolled in LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program.
The NIPSCO Hardship Program offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which is just outside the guidelines for LIHEAP.
Program eligibility is based on income and family size. Visit NIPSCO.com/PaymentAssistance for more information and a listing of agencies that help administer assistance programs.
Documents typically needed to apply for LIHEAP assistance include an Indiana picture ID, Social Security cards for all household members, a NIPSCO bill, proof of residency and proof of income.
NIPSCO customer care agents trained to help connect customers with available funds are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST at 800-4-NIPSCO (800-464-7726).
In addition to assistance programs, NIPSCO customers can also visit NIPSCO.com/SaveEnergy to learn about programs designed to help manage energy usage.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Families who struggle to pay their heating bills can now sign up for energy assistance from the federal government. NIPSCO, state agencies and other organizations offer various types of assistance each year.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP for short, is available to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Between Dec. 1 and March 15, Indiana utilities do not disconnect service to customers enrolled in LIHEAP who are behind on their bills.
Additionally, the NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Discount Program provides further gas bill reductions to LIHEAP-eligible customers. Once enrolled in LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program.
The NIPSCO Hardship Program offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which is just outside the guidelines for LIHEAP.
Program eligibility is based on income and family size. Visit NIPSCO.com/PaymentAssistance for more information and a listing of agencies that help administer assistance programs.
Documents typically needed to apply for LIHEAP assistance include an Indiana picture ID, Social Security cards for all household members, a NIPSCO bill, proof of residency and proof of income.
NIPSCO customer care agents trained to help connect customers with available funds are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST at 800-4-NIPSCO (800-464-7726).
In addition to assistance programs, NIPSCO customers can also visit NIPSCO.com/SaveEnergy to learn about programs designed to help manage energy usage.
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