NEWS ARTICLE: Lyn-CAG has partnered with AEP and the Dollar Energy Fund to begin a
Neighbor to Neighbor Program to help low-income customers with electric bills!
Lyn-CAG, the Dollar Energy Fund and Appalachian Power VA have teamed up to create
a new program -
Neighbor to Neighbor - that will assist low-income Appalachian Power customers who have difficulty paying their electric bill. The start date for this program is schedule for mid-November 2009. The Neighbor to Neighbor program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, will provide eligible customers with a utility assistance grant applied directly to their Appalachian Power bill. This grant will help
low-income customers maintain or restore their basic electric service.
Who is eligible?
Eligible households:
- Are customers of Appalachian Power VA.
- Low-income households (150% of Federal Poverty Income Guideline)
- Have made a sincere effort of payment on their Appalachian Power-VA bill. A sincere effort of is a minimum of $100 in the last 90 days. Exceptions for senior citizens will apply.
- Have a minimum balance of $100 on their Appalachian Power-VA bill.
How will Customers Apply?
Clients are strongly encouraged to call Lyn-CAG’s main office (434) 846-2778 ext. 15 to make an appointment to register for the program and complete the necessary paperwork. All appointments will be held at the Lyn-CAG 926 Commerce Street building. Clients are requested to bring proof of household income and their most recent AP electric bill.
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