Kelly Spreads Awareness of Energy Assistance Program

CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is reminding modest-income families and older adults facing rising utility bills of the state’s home energy assistance program, and encouraging residents to apply for relief beginning October 1.

“For many Illinois residents, especially those on a fixed-income, even a marginal increase in energy costs can be the difference between having heat in their homes during the winter or not,” Kelly said. “Everyone deserves heat and power in their home, regardless of their income. Compassionate, need-based assistance programs help expand access to that basic right.”

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps more than 330,000 Illinois families pay energy and heating bills, usually during the coldest months of winter. The application period for LIHEAP assistance is quickly approaching.

Residents over the age of 60, persons with disabilities, families with children under five and customers with a disconnect date within seven days may begin applying for LIHEAP assistance on October 1. All other eligible households can begin applying on November 1.

For more information on eligibility, or to apply, visit helpillinoisfamiles.com.