Low-Income Rate Assistance
- Electric Assistance Program
Provides qualifying members with a discount on their monthly electric bill. The discount is based on the household gross income and the type of space heating used in the home.
Contact: local Community Action Agencies
www.nhec.com/residential_energyassistance_eap.php
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
- Income-qualified members living in an apartment or house, either rented or owned, can receive up to $3,600 in services, including a free customized audit report. Measures identified in the audit are then installed by Community Action Program agencies, contractors managed by the Co-op or Co-op energy specialists.
Improvements may include: - Sealing air leaks with caulking and installing weatherstripping.
- Upgrading insulation in attics, walls and basement ceilings.
- Improving windows with energy-saving storm windows.
- Installing thermal covers on windows, sliding glass doors and whole house fans.
- Replacing old thermostats on heating systems.
- Upgrades to ENERGY STAR® appliances.
- Upgrades to ENERGY STAR® lighting.
1-800-698-2007
www.nhec.com/residential_energyassistance_home.php - Project Care
Project Care works with the social service agencies to assist co-op members in crisis situations pay their electric bills to avoid disconnection of service. It is funded primarily through the Round Up program, in which members agree to have their bill "rounded up" to the next dollar with the proceeds going directly to Project Care.
1-800-698-2007
www.nhec.com/community_projectcare.php
Emergency Charitable Assistance
