UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Electric Assistance Program provides qualifying utility customers with a discount on their monthly electric bill. The discount is based on the household gross income and type of space heating used in the home. - Fuel Assistance Program provides financial assistance for heating and utility expenses to elderly, handicapped, and low-income residents. - Weatherization Program is designed to help reduce heating and other energy costs for income eligible households by improving living conditions and providing warmer, safer, and more comfortable homes. It also aims to lower energy costs by 19 to 22 percent. - Neighbor Helping Neighbor provides funds for utility energy assistance (electric or natural gas) to needy individuals who are experiencing hardships, have disconnects pending, and are ineligible for help from the Fuel Assistance Program.
Categories
Last assured
09/11/2024
Physical Address
31 Pleasant Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Hours
Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Application process
Application available. Contact either the Keene office at 352-7512 or the Claremont office at 542-9528 to schedule an appointment. Staff will mail an appointment packet with a checklist of documents needed.
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Income Restrictions 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines Other eligibility varies by program
Agency info
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES
Local Community Action Agency helping people with low incomes, families and seniors.