LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating and cooling: $450 average
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2009)
Heating: 38,607
Cooling: 28,192
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - September 30
Crisis: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Mississippi Power
Monthly base charge is waived ($0.46 per day) for eligible low-income and elderly customers receiving SSI or AFDC.
1-800-532-1502
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Entergy Mississippi
Helping Hands
The program has an annual goal of weatherizing 100 homes with techniques such as weather-stripping, replacing old doors and windows, caulking, and plugging up drafts. Entergy Mississippi purchases all the necessary materials and conducts training for volunteer organizations that provide the labor.
1-800-368-3749
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Alcorn County Electric Power Association
Customer donations provide funds for families or individuals needing emergency help. The program is administered by the Corinth Welfare Association. To apply for help, phone or visit CWA located in City Hall, 300 Childs Street.
662-287-5157 www.ace-power.com/Programspagegreen.html
Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. The program is administered by the Salvation Army in MS and all donations go directly to Atmos customers in need that meet criteria established by the Salvation Army. To contact the nearest energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html
1-888-286-6700
Columbus Light & Water
Share One
Funds will be used for families who show a temporary need because of job loss or other demonstrated inability to pay their utility bill. Applicants pay history will be reviewed prior to receipt of assistance. Those who qualify for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance program are not eligible. Otherwise, Helping Hands gives first consideration to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families below the poverty line. amilies wishing to apply for assistance through Helping Hands can call 662-328-8301.
Entergy
1-800-368-3749
Energy Concern
Customer donations and Entergy funds (Entergy provides a $2 match for every $1 employee contribution) assist low-income elderly and disabled. www.entergy-mississippi.com/corp/lowincome/caf.asp
Beat The Heat
Entergy Mississippi's annual campaign distributes fans to customers throughout its 45-county service territory. To ensure the program reaches those who need it most, Entergy Mississippi partners with community agencies to identify eligible participants.
Mississippi Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to elderly and disabled who need help with their energy bills. Project SHARE is administered by the American Red Cross and funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. Apply for assistance at the American Red Cross. https://customerservice.southerncompany.com/ProjectShare/ProjectShare.aspx
Tupelo Water & Light
Tupelo Cares
A fund built on voluntary contributions of customers that is used to aid people facing energy bill woes. The elderly, disabled, the poor or people who face financial stress because of job layoffs or illness may qualify for help. A household could get as much as $150 in assistance on an electric bill, during a 12-month period.
662-841-6470
