Pennsylvania residents can achieve energy cost savings through upgrades to energy-efficient appliances and heating and cooling systems, solar panel installations, and energy-efficient features in new home construction. Additional energy assistance programs are available to low-income households and those undergoing hardship to help manage the costs of heating and cooling their homes. These programs offer vital support, including financial aid and weatherization services, ensuring that vulnerable residents can maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. If you are part of a low-income household or facing financial hardship, you may be eligible for some of these programs.
Take a look at the programs below and reach out to your utility provider to learn more:
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC)
The PAPUC lists PA-wide utility assistance programs for those who may qualify for support in paying utility bills.
Check out appliance rebates including in-store instant discounts, heating & cooling rebates, energy-efficient new home builds, water heating rebates, and solar rebates provided by PECO.
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR)
Qualifying households can save big by upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, which are eligible for rebates and can lower their electricity bills.
Operating across Philadelphia, Southwest CDC provides social services including housing, education, employment, and other services.
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
ECA works to enable Philadelphia and Delaware communities to fulfill basic energy needs, combat energy poverty, access utility bill assistance, implement home weatherization, and more.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP provides grants to homeowners, renters, roomers, and subsidized housing tenants living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. For more detailed information on assistance office locations, click here, or head directly to the PECO, PPL, or PGW LIHEAP websites. Eligible customers may also benefit from PGW’s Customer Responsibility Program (CRP).
LIHEAP office locations in PA
For more Energy Efficiency Programs for PA businesses, low-income residents, homeowners, schools and government entities, visit the Energy Efficiency Alliance website.