| (Philadelphia,
Pa. – November 5, 2007) – The Philadelphia Gas
Works (PGW) is urging low-income customers who have received
a shut-off notice or whose service is now off to apply immediately
for LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program,
and CRISIS energy grants. Remember, there are two separate
grants available for eligible customers.
LIHEAP and CRISIS applicants must provide proof of income
and social security numbers for all members of their household,
and their most recent heating bill. CRISIS applicants must
also provide a shut-off notice from PGW or show that service
has been shut off.
Customers may apply for CRISIS grants at any Neighborhood
Energy Center, which are listed on PGW’s Web site
at www.pgworks.com.
Customers may apply for LIHEAP grants at one of PGW's offices,
from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., on the following days:
• Center City, 1137 Chestnut Street – Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• Frankford, 4410 Frankford Avenue – Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday
• Germantown, 210 W. Chelten Avenue – Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday
• North Philadelphia, 1334 W. Erie Avenue –
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
• South Philadelphia, 1601 S. Broad Street –
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
• West Philadelphia, 5230 Chestnut Street –
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Customers may also apply for LIHEAP grants at PGW’s
Community Outreach Vehicle located at Castor Avenue and
Hoffnagle Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and
Thursdays.
LIHEAP applications are available in English and Spanish
at www.pgworks.com.
To be eligible for LIHEAP or CRISIS, an individual could
have an annual income of up to $15,315. A household with
two members could earn up to $20,535, and a home with three
occupants could have a total income of as much as $25,755.
Income levels for four or more household members may be
determined by adding an additional $5,220 for each additional
occupant.
Founded in 1836, PGW is the nation's largest municipally
owned natural gas utility, serving a half million residential,
commercial, and industrial customers.
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