Florida
FY 2012/2013 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 850-717-8450
Website
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
List
of Local Agency Providers
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local
Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2013 Funding (Initial Release under the
Continuing Resolution)
$70,873,446
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2012 Benefit
Heating and Cooling: $150 minimum, $300 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2012)
Heating and cooling: 237,000
LIHEAP Program Dates
Year-round
State
In 1992 the Florida legislature passed the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. Funding comes from a portion of documentary stamp taxes on deeds and supports two programs that supplement the state's WAP: State Housing Initiatives Partnership, which funds weatherization measures; and the Low-Income Emergency Home Repair Program, which funds emergency and energy-related home repairs. Apply for assistance at your local agency. Call 850-717-8450 to find your local agency.
Low-Income Rate Assistance
City Electric System, Key West of Florida
Senior Citizen's/Disabled American Veteran's Discount
To be eligible, applicants must be 62 years or older or totally or permanently
disabled American Veteran. Annual income must not exceed $17,196 per
household. Applications are accepted through March 31; must reapply
each year.
305-295-1080
www.keysenergy.com/discount.php
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Good Neighbor Program
This program provides immediate and long-term financial assistance to
income-qualified customers that are senior citizens age 65 and older,
families with children under the age of five, and disabled persons living
independently. It is designed to help qualified customers during the
peak heating and cooling months of the year when the need is greatest.
The program offers: a 25% credit to electric service each month as funds
are available.Contact the Capital
Area Community Action Agency at 222-2043 for applications and information.
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Tampa Electric
Neighborhood Weatherization
The program is made possible through a partnership with Tampa Hillsborough
Action Plan (THAP), a non-profit agency that distributes Tampa Electric-
provided energy-saving kits at no cost. To qualify, your total household
income may not be more than 200 percent above the national poverty level.
Preference is given to elderly (60 years-plus) or physically disabled
residents, families with children under 12 and households with a high
energy burden (repeated high utility bills). Call THAP for more information:
813-626-4926.
www.tampaelectric.com/residential/saveenergy/neighborhoodweatherization/
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Good Neighbor Program
This program provides immediate and long-term financial assistance to
income-qualified customers that are senior citizens age 65 and older,
families with children under the age of five, and disabled persons living
independently. The program offers the following weatherizaton and efficiency
measures:
- Free priority energy audit (required for bill assistance credit)
- Free ceiling insulation (up to $500)
- Heating and cooling system duct repair, coil cleaning and refrigerant leak repair (up to $500)
- Hot water leak repair (up to $500)
Contact the Capital Area Community Action Agency at 222-2043 for applications and information.
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Florida Power & Light Company
Care to Share Program
Provides energy assistance to customers who are in a crisis situation
and are unable to pay their electric bill. A household may receive assistance
of up to $500 for electric service once in a 12-month period.
Contact
information
www.fpl.com/community/care_to_share_program.shtml
Duke Energy (formerly Progress Energy)
Energy Neighbor Fund
Low-income families facing unexpected energy costs can receive help
through the fund. All funds are distributed through local social service
agencies to pay for electricity, gas, oil or wood. Check this website to find an agency that may help arrange support from the Energy Neighbor Fund.
https://www.progress-energy.com/florida/home/billing-payments/assistance.page?
Tampa Electric
SHARE
Donations are collected by Tampa Electric and forwarded to the Salvation
Army to help eligible clients. To determine if you qualify to receive
assistance as a Share recipient, call 813-226-0055.
www.tampaelectric.com/company/community/share/
JEA
Neighbor To Neighbor
Emergency energy-related assistance for elderly, disabled and low-income
citizens.
904-665-6000 or 1-800-683-5542
www.jea.com/community/commpart/neighbor.asp
City of Lake Worth Utilities
Share to Care
Customer donations are used to assist needy families with their bills.
The fund is administered by the Salvation Army.
561-582-6686
www.lakeworth.org/
City of Leesburg
Citizens Utility Relief Effort (C.U.R.E.)
Provides assistance to utility customers who are unable to pay their
bill. The fund may be used in the event of loss of employment or an
unexpected illness or injury. Guidelines set the criteria for extending
assistance and limit access to these funds to $100 during a 12 month
period. The administering agencies are:
Christian Care Center, 352-314-8733
Lake Community Action Agency, 352-787-1156
www.leesburgflorida.gov/finance/cure.aspx
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Project Share
One-time financial assistance payments for eligible customers. Project
Share funds are administered locally by the Capital Area Community Action
Agency.
850-891-4968 or 850-222-2043
www.talgov.com/you/products/home/project_share.cfm
Clay Electric Cooperative
Project Share
The Salvation Army handles the distribution of the fund and determines
eligibility. Contact your local
Salvation Army office for an application.
http://clayelectric.com/prjshare.aspx
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Funds will be given to local individuals, families or organizations
with special needs or requests. Each application for funds will be carefully
reviewed and verified by the volunteer Board of Directors of the FKEC
Members Charitable Trust before an award is made.
Tavernier Office, 305-853-5381; Marathon Office, 305-743-9191 or 1-800-858-8845
www.fkec.com/AccessAct/operation-roundup.cfm
Fort Pierce Authority
Project Care
Project Care assists utility customers in need of emergency utility
assistance. Contributions are made by businesses, religious and civic
organizations, and individuals. Funds are administered by Mustard Seed
Ministries of Fort Pierce, Inc.
1-800-330-8870 or 772-466-1600
www.fpua.com/customer_service/project_care.php
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Project Share
Funds pay for emergency energy-related costs, including gas, electric
or oil bills and the repair of vital heating or cooling equipment. Preference
is given to applicants 60 years of age and older or who are handicapped
or disabled to the extent that they are not economically self-sufficient.
352-376-1743 or email: customer@gru.com
www.gru.com/
Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Operation Roundup
Customer donations, administered by the Glades Electric Charitable Trust,
Inc., provide funds for individuals, families and organizations. Funds
may be used for food, shelter, clothing, and health needs.
800-226-4024, 800-226-4025, 800-226-4023
http://www.gladesec.com/content/operation-roundup
Gulf Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to those who need help with energy bills,
repairs to heating and air-conditioning equipment, and other energy-related
needs. The program assists the elderly, the disabled, the sick and others
who are experiencing financial hardship. Contact a local Salvation Army
for assistance.
https://customerservice.southerncompany.com/ProjectShare/ProjectShare.aspx
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
Customer donations, matched by KAU, are used to help customers in emergency
situations.
407-933-7777 or 877-KUA-7700
www.kua.com/Community/Programs/GoodNeighbor.aspx
Lakeland Electric
Project
Care
Provides electric bill assistance to customers who are 60 and older
and/or disabled.
863-834-9535
Ocala Electric Utility
Neighbors Who Care Program
This program is designed to help pay utility bills for those customers
unable to maintain utility service due to financial hardships. Funds
come from tax-deductible contributions made by Ocala Electric Utility
customers. All funds are administered locally by a community charity.
629-8411 or 1-800-893-4760
Orlando Utilities Commission
Project Care
Funds are collected by OUC and turned over to the Community Services
Network (CSN), a local, non-profit community assistance agency. Maximum
household benefit of $300 for a one-year period.
407-849-2356
Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc.
SECO Angel Fund
Customer and company donations are administered by local agencies energy
and emergency assistance and other community projects. Contact a local agency for application.
352-793-3801or email customerservice@secoenergy.com
www.secoenergy.com/angel.htm
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Member donations provide financial assistance to members of the community
who have suffered a catastrophic event.
Contact a WREC office
www.wrec.net/operation_round_up.php