Penelec

Low-income Rate Assistance

  • CAP
    Reduced monthly payment and arrearage forgiveness. Eligibility: at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines.
    1-800-962-4848

Low-Income Energy Efficiency

  • Warm Program
    Penelec partners with community-based organizations and energy conservation contractors who perform energy-saving home improvements and energy education for customers. Contact one of the social service agencies in the county where you reside.
    1-800-962-4848

Emergency Charitable Assistance

  • $1 Energy Fund
    The $1 Energy Fund, Inc. was founded in 1983 in Western Pennsylvania by a coalition of concerned community, religious, and business leaders, and has grown to become the fourth largest fuel fund in the country, both in clients served and dollars granted. The fund partners with 10 utility companies across Pennsylvania. Each company matches every donation dollar for dollar and makes a separate donation towards administrative expenses. Applicants should contact their local community action agency.
    www.dollarenergy.org/