$1 ENERGY GRANT INFORMATION
General Information
Low-income families and individuals who struggle to afford adequate gas, electric or water supplies to meet basic living standards for their household can come to $1 Energy Fund for assistance and tangible aid.
Sincere Effort of Payment
Applicants must have paid at
least $150 on their accounts within the last 90 days. Senior Citizens,
age 62 and over, must have paid at least $100 on their accounts within
the last 90 days.
Exceptions can be made for extreme hardships.
Balance Requirement
Applicants must have a balance
of at least $100 on their utility bill.
Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, may have a zero ($0) balance as long
as their is no existing credit on the account.
Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year.
Application Attachments
Verification of income is required
where the applicant is ineligible for LIHEAP and CRISIS, or where those
programs are closed.
A copy of the most recent utility
bill with proof of minimum payment must be attached to all applications.
Income Guidelines (200% of Federal Poverty Level)
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Household Income | Gross Annual Household Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,733.00 | $20,800.00 |
| 2 | $2,333.00 | $28,000.00 |
| 3 | $2,933.00 | $35,200.00 |
| 4 | $3,533.00 | $42,400.00 |
| 5 | $4,133.00 | $49,600.00 |
| 6 | $4,733.00 | $56,800.00 |
| 7 | $5,333.00 | $64,000.00 |
| 8 | $5,933.00 | $71,200.00 |
| For Each Additional Person | $600.00 | $7,200.00 |
More information is available at the Dollar Energy website.
Main Office: 928 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3799
Telephone: (412) 255-6700
Toll-Free: 1-866-761-6572
Fax: (412) 355-0168
