What is this resource?
This guide page created by 2-1-1 Maryland will provide information and resources to help you apply for programs or get help paying your heating bills. The guide shares information about useful resources regarding assistance programs, and provides guidance on how to submit an Empower application to improve your home’s energy use, get help from utility companies, and handle a turn-off notice.
What will I learn?
After you use this guide, you will be able to:
- Identify energy assistance programs to offset electric and other utility bills,
- Explain how you can save energy at home,
- Apply for the appropriate and eligible programs to meet your needs, such as
- Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP),
- Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP),
- Arrearage Retirement Assistance (ARA),
- EmPower Maryland(LIEEP),
- Obtain assistance with your utility company payment plan.
Key Vocabulary:
- Utility bills
- Utility Assistance
- Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)
- Pepco
- 211 Maryland
- Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
- Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)
- Arrearage Retirement Assistance (ARA)
- Maryland Office of People’s Counsel
- Energy Use
- EmPower Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP)
- Utility Company Payment Plan
How can I access this resource?
To access this resource, click on the link below.
Click here to navigate to Government Assistance Programs: Get Help Paying A Maryland Electric Bill