Village Of Lake In The Hills: Eligible ComEd Customers May Apply For Financial Assistance

Press release from the Village of Lake In The Hills:

11/01/2021 4:38 PM

To help eligible customers stay current on their bills and help them avoid unnecessary fees come spring, ComEd regularly works with state and federal agencies to provide assistance options to those facing financial hardship.

The Low Income, Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that can help you stay warm during winter by providing eligible customers with a one-time payment towards your energy bills. Benefits are available once per program year, September 2021 through May 2022, or until funds are exhausted. Whether you rent or own your home, LIHEAP offers financial help to limited-income households to pay heat and electric bills. Visit LIHEAPillinois.com to learn more.

The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) is a choice within Illinois LIHEAP to help manage energy bills year-round. You will be placed on a Budget Billing plan that is subsidized by a monthly PIPP benefit amount, determined by a percentage of your household income. Each month, you receive a PIPP benefit towards a portion of your Budget Bill amount. If an on-time and in-full payment is received, you may also receive a monthly arrearage credit, if applicable. Learn more at https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/communityservices/utilitybillassistance/pages/default.aspx. 

Applications for LIHEAP and PIPP can be submitted online, by phone, or in person and are available at your Local Administering Agency. Visit LIHEAPillinois.com for details. Residents may also call 877-411-9276.

This press release was produced by the Village of Lake In The Hills. The views expressed here are the author’s own.