Joint Utility Discount Day to help low income residents
Issue date: 9/28/08 Section: Neighborhood
Low-income residents of the District of Columbia can apply for discounts and financial assistance on all of their utility bills at a single location during the annual Joint Utility Discount Day will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center all day Tuesday, September 30.
"It's not too early to think about home heating bills," said George Hawkins, director of the District Department of the Environment. "Our agency is proud to bring the utilities together every year to give District residents the help they need."
At the utility discount day, residents can apply for emergency aid with their energy bills, and take advantage of home weatherization services and discounts offered on their electric, natural gas, water and telephone bills. The enviromental department has partnered with the Public Service Commission, the Office of the People's Counsel, Pepco, Washington Gas, the DC Water and Sewer Authority and Verizon to put the event together.
The department is accepting emergency applicants whose Pepco or Washington Gas service has been disconnected or are out of heating oil. Emergency applicants must bring the disconnection notice, proof of household income, most recent utility bills, and a picture ID. After November 17, eligible residents may apply for energy assistance and discounts through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
For more information, interested persons should call DDOE's Energy Hotline at (202) 673-6700.
"It's not too early to think about home heating bills," said George Hawkins, director of the District Department of the Environment. "Our agency is proud to bring the utilities together every year to give District residents the help they need."
At the utility discount day, residents can apply for emergency aid with their energy bills, and take advantage of home weatherization services and discounts offered on their electric, natural gas, water and telephone bills. The enviromental department has partnered with the Public Service Commission, the Office of the People's Counsel, Pepco, Washington Gas, the DC Water and Sewer Authority and Verizon to put the event together.
The department is accepting emergency applicants whose Pepco or Washington Gas service has been disconnected or are out of heating oil. Emergency applicants must bring the disconnection notice, proof of household income, most recent utility bills, and a picture ID. After November 17, eligible residents may apply for energy assistance and discounts through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
For more information, interested persons should call DDOE's Energy Hotline at (202) 673-6700.
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