ENERGY ASSISTANCE

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Our Program Offers

Utility bill assistance to catch up with amount owed to avoid shut-offs
Help getting utilities turned back on after shut-off
Weatherization assistance which is an energy survey of your home to find where fixes can be made to save money long term
Access to housing assistance, food assistance through the Howard County Food Bank and early childhood education through Head Start and Prekindergarten programming

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

What to Expect Next

Are you having trouble paying your utility bill? You can contact BGE directly to set up a payment plan. Follow this link to find out more. BGE Payment Arrangements

Please Follow Instructions Carefully. Applying is a 2-Step Process. To Apply and Verify Eligibility, You Will Need the Following:

Picture Identification (driver’s license, passport or other government issued ID)
Proof of Howard County residency (copy of utility bill, rental agreement or lease document)
Proof of income for the past 30-days (paystubs or social security award letter or unemployment benefits)
Social Security cards for all Household members over the age of 2

Will you be able to provide all the documentation listed above?

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

What to Expect Next

1. COMPLETE ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Apply and submit application through the state website.

2. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents can be provided to CAC using either method below.

3. PROCESS TIMING

IS YOUR POWER ON?

You'll receive an email and a letter about required documentation within 21 days.
Your case will be completed 28 days after recieving all required documents.

IS YOUR POWER OFF?

Your case will be completed within 48 hours of receiving required Documents.

4. DECISION AND NOTIFICATION

Once an approval decision is made, you will receive a letter from the State within 21 days.

5. DO NOT CALL

Unless you are notifying us that your power is off or you have received a turn-off notice, please refrain from calling to check on case status as it slows down processing time.

You can check your status at myohepstatus.org

Are you having trouble paying your utility bill? You can contact BGE directly to set up a payment plan. Follow this link to find out more. BGE Payment Arrangements

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

What to Expect Next

1. COMPLETE ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Apply and submit application through the state website.

2. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents can be provided to CAC using either method below.

3. PROCESS TIMING

IS YOUR POWER ON?

You'll receive an email and a letter about required documentation within 21 days. Your case will be completed 28 days after recieving all required documents.

IS YOUR POWER OFF?

Your case will be completed within 48 hours of receiving required Documents.

4. DECISION AND NOTIFICATION

Once an approval decision is made, you will receive a letter from the State within 21 days.

5. DO NOT CALL

Unless you are notifying us that your power is off or you have received a turn-off notice, please refrain from calling to check on case status as it slows down processing time.

You can check your status at myohepstatus.org

Are you having trouble paying your utility bill? You can contact BGE directly to set up a payment plan. Follow this link to find out more. BGE Payment Arrangements

You'll receive an email and a letter about required documentation within 21 days.
Your case will be completed 28 days after recieving all required documents.