Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Central Office - Utility Assistance
Provides electricity assistance that is a First Energy program.
Features an annual lump sum grant. Also provides heating assistance that is National Fuel program.
Offers a maximum of $500 per calendar year or $200 maximum for non-National Fuel customers.
Assistance is for overdue heat bills, to purchase fuel or to repair heating equipment.
Eligibility: In order to qualify for a grant, applicants must fall into at least one of the following classifications:

- 55 years of age or older
- A resident who is over 150% (but does not exceed 200%) of the federal poverty guidelines,
- On a disabled or handicapped income

- A veteran with a verified need
- Able to demonstrate a certified medical emergency

- Experienced a verifiable, recent loss of income
- Receiving unemployment benefits
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (814) 459-4581
  • (800) 683-7036 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Complete intake application. Call for more information.
Intake Requirements: Individuals will have to present: Names and birth dates of everyone in household
, Proof of income of everyone in household, A copy of most recent utility bill
, utility account number, Proof of all payments made in the last 90 days.
Geographical Area: Erie County
Helpful Tips: Accepts applicants from October 1 - February 2 from customers whose service is terminated.
Accepts applicants for all customers March 1 - September 30 as funds are available
Facility/ADA Access: Information not available
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Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Central Office - Utility Assistance
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