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Energy Assistance

Energy Assistance Meeting Picture

The South Central Community Action Program provides assistance with summer and winter fuel bills for households in Brown, Monroe, Morgan and Owen counties.

SCCAP’s winter assistance program typically begins during the first week in October. Its summer program begins in early June.

In addition, SCCAP offers its energy education workshop for those who want to participate. Participants receive an energy conservation kit, as well as information on staying warm while trying to reduce utility costs.

Each household applying for the Energy Assistance Program will need to provide income documentation for the past 12 months for all household members ages 18 and older, current heat and electric bills, social security cards and lease information for those who rent. Households whose utilities are included in their rent are not eligible for the program.

Eligibility for the program is based on gross household income – household size – maximum annual income:
1 person household – $16,335
2 person household – $22,065
3 person household – $27,795
4 person household – $33,525
5 person household – $39,255
6 person household – $44,985
7 person household – $50,715
8 person household – $56,445

In the winter of 2010-2011, 5,266 households received assistance through SCCAP’s Energy Assistance Program.  In addition, 3,160 households received assistance through SCCAP’s Summer Cool Program.

For appointments or additional information, the public should call:
Monroe County: 1500 W. 15th St., Bloomington. 812-339-3447
Morgan County: 133 W. Washington, Martinsville. 765-342-1518
Owen County: 145 N. Harrison, Spencer. 812-829-2279
Brown County: 168 Jefferson St., Nashville. 812-988-6636