Even in solid economic times, the expense of heating can prove overwhelming to some families and individuals. The information here provides options for heating assistance for those in need. See also Consumer Protection and Energy Help.
COMPASS
An online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for LIHEAP (heating assistance).
www.compass.state.pa.us
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE
800-269-0173
717-240-2700
33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle
DAUPHIN COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE
800-788-5616
717-787-2324
2432 N. Seventh St., Harrisburg
HELP MINISTRIES OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES UNITED
Administers PPL’s regional energy assistance program.
717-230-9550
413 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg
www.ccuhbg.org
JOIN HANDS MINISTRY
A collaborative community outreach program providing direction, intervention and support to persons facing a variety of daily living challenges in Perry County.
717-582-7844
51 S. Church St., New Bloomfield
www.joinhands.help
LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
Provides assistance with heating energy, whether it be heating oil or another heating source such as coal, wood or natural gas.
717-272-4400
www.lccm.us
LIHEAP
Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income families pay their heating bills.
Hotline:
866-857-7095
www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
Provides utility assistance for people in Dillsburg, Dover, Hanover, New Oxford and Mechanicsburg/West Shore areas.
211 S. Baltimore St, Dillsburg
717-432-2087
www.nhm-pa.org
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION (PUC)
Balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.
800-692-7380
400 North St., Keystone Building, Harrisburg
www.puc.state.pa.us
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION
Offers PPL OnTrack program to qualified PPL customers. Benefits include a reduced monthly payment for service, cancellation of a portion of debt owed for every on-time payment, and referrals for energy education and weatherization services.
717-234-9757
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg
www.cactricounty.org
UGI
Operation Share Energy Fund provides energy assistance grants to qualified customers who experience difficulty paying their heating bills.
800-276-2722
www.ugi.com
UPPER DAUPHIN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
717-453-9352
517 Main St., Lykens
www.orgsites.com/pa/udhumanservices