FINAL Press Release 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 7, 2011


Allison Richman
Bear River Association of Governments
HEAT Program
170 North Main
Logan, UT 84321
435-752-7242

Not Enough Money to Pay Utility Bills? Confide in the HEAT Program.

Every winter season, starting on November 1, Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) provides eligible low income families money to pay off their utility bills. This funding is possible through the Home Energy Assistance Target Program (HEAT). The HEAT Program is running out of funding for this winter season, so those in need of assistance should apply as soon as possible.

“Everyone from laborers to students to seniors can apply, and the application process is simple,” Allison Richman, director of the HEAT Program said. The amount of money paid to each family is based on fuel type, household size, family income, and family energy burden. The money is generally sent directly to the utility company.

Identification, social security card, a copy of the most recent utility bill, proof of all income received in the past month, and proof of medical expenses during the past month are required documents that need to be shown in order to apply. Applicants must meet 125 percent of the poverty limit to be considered.

Cache HEAT Program offers utility and electric bill programs. The services they offer will help low to moderate income households in the community pay a portion of their winter utility and heating bills, and/or provide grants for emergency utility assistance to prevent shut-off of a service. In addition, they also administer the Utility Moratorium Program which will prevent winter utility shut-off between November 15 and March 15 of each and every winter.

For more information on the HEAT Program, please contact:

Aubry Richards
aubbylyn@msn.com

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