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Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to Valley Energy customers that are applied directly to their utility bill. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis and eligibility requirements vary based on the utility company. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for the Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program.
Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their accounts in the past three months. Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have paid at least $50 on their accounts.
Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.
Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have an outstanding balance of at least $50.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $500.
Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.
If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.
Total gross household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.
| Household Size | 250% Monthly | 250% Yearly |
| 1 | $3,325 | $39,900 |
| 2 | $4,508 | $54,100 |
| 3 | $5,692 | $68,300 |
| 4 | $6,875 | $82,500 |
| 5 | $8,058 | $96,700 |
| 6 | $9,242 | $110,900 |
| 7 | $10,425 | $125,100 |
| 8 | $11,608 | $139,300 |
| Each add’l add | $1,183 | $14,200 |
Grant funds for AES Indiana have been exhausted and the program is now closed.
The Power of Change Program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers in the state of Indiana with their AES Indiana bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that is applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Open from November 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for services that are off or in threat of termination.
Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.
Applicants must have paid at least $60 on their AES Indiana account in the 3 months prior to applying for a grant.
LIHEAP assistance and pledges made on the applicant’s behalf or other grants may be counted toward the sincere effort of payment.
Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their AES Indiana bill of at least $50.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $240.
Applicants can only receive one grant, per program year. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.
If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.
Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.
Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.
Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.
Total gross household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.
| Household Size | 150% Monthly | 150% Yearly |
| 1 | $1,995 | $23,940 |
| 2 | $2,705 | $32,460 |
| 3 | $3,415 | $40,980 |
| 4 | $4,125 | $49,500 |
| 5 | $4,835 | $58,020 |
| 6 | $5,545 | $66,540 |
| 7 | $6,255 | $75,060 |
| 8 | $6,965 | $83,580 |
| Each add’l add | $710 | $8,520 |
The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority water bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that’s applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Open from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, to all eligible applicants regardless of service status.
Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.
There is no minimum balance requirement.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive depends on their household income compared to the Connecticut State Median Income (SMI).
| Household Income | Maximum Grant Amount |
| 0% – 60% of SMI | $300 |
| 61% – 75% of SMI | $225 |
Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, once every 12 months.
Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.
All applicants must provide verification of income.
Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.
Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.
Tenants who are responsible for the water bill are eligible to apply, even if the bill is in the landlord’s name. Tenants are required to provide proof that they are responsible for the water bill.
Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.
Total gross household income must be at or below 75% of the Connecticut State Median Income.
| Household Size | 75% Monthly | 75% Yearly |
| 1 | $4,975 | $59,705 |
| 2 | $6,506 | $78,076 |
| 3 | $8,037 | $96,447 |
| 4 | $9,568 | $114,818 |
| 5 | $11,099 | $133,189 |
| 6 | $12,630 | $151,560 |
| 7 | $12,917 | $155,004 |
| 8 | $13,204 | $158,449 |
| Each add’l add | $287 | $3,444 |
The Neighbor to Neighbor Program, a Hardship Program administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Kingsport Power Company electric bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that’s applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for services that are off or in threat of termination.
Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.
Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their Kingsport Power Company account in the three months prior to applying for a grant.
Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have paid $75 on their accounts in the three months prior to applying for a grant.
Pledges made on an applicant’s behalf and other grants cannot be counted toward the sincere effort of payment. Exceptions may be made in cases of extreme hardships.
Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $300.
Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.
If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.
All applicants must provide verification of income.
Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.
Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.
Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.
Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.
Total gross household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.
| Household Size | 150% Monthly | 150% Yearly |
| 1 | $1,995 | $23,940 |
| 2 | $2,705 | $32,460 |
| 3 | $3,415 | $40,980 |
| 4 | $4,125 | $49,500 |
| 5 | $4,835 | $58,020 |
| 6 | $5,545 | $66,540 |
| 7 | $6,255 | $75,060 |
| 8 | $6,965 | $83,580 |
| Each add’l add | $710 | $8,520 |
加州水关怀困难计划由Dollar Energy Fund管理，为符合条件的公共事业服务客户提供加利福利亚自来水公司账单援助。客户可能符合条件，接受一次性补助金直接用于公共事业服务账单。 计划指南和资格要求可能会变化。
开放时间为2025年10月1日至2026年9月30日，适用于已经停止或面临终止的服务。
在资金可用时，补助金以先来先到的原则发放给符合条件的申请人。
申请人的加州自来水账户在申请补助金前的三个月内必须至少已支付$75。
62岁及以上的老年市民的加州自来水账户在申请补助金前的三个月内必须至少已支付$50。
代表申请人做出的保证和其他补助金不能计入真诚努力付款。极端困难的情况下可能会有例外。
申请人的加州自来水账单必须有至少$100美元的未付余额。
申请人可以收到的最高补助金额为$200美元。
申请人每种公共事业服务每计划年只能获得一次补助金。（10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026）
补助金发放以需求为基础，而每个家庭的情况都不一样。补助金额根据每个案例情况决定。
如果客户的公共事业服务在申请时已停止或者面临终止，而最高补助金额不能恢复服务或阻止服务终止，则申请会被拒绝。恢复服务或阻止服务终止所需的金额由公共事业服务审核确定。会给客户发送通知，告知他们申请被拒绝，且必须补交账单才会被纳入援助考虑。
所有申请人必须提供收入证明。
符合收入条件的客户必须在联邦资助计划开放时申请所有计划。
账户必须为住宅、独立住宅或公寓。不支持“仅烹饪”、商业、工业设施或共享公共事业服务的公寓。
账户户名必须是当前居住在房屋中的成年人。
Dollar Energy Fund补助金不能用于支付押金或重新入户费用。
家庭总收入必须等于或低于200%联邦贫困收入指南水平。使用我们的收入计算器或下表来了解您的总收入（税前）是否在计划资格范围内。
| 家庭人口 | 2每月200% | 每年200% |
| 1 | $2,660 | $31,920 |
| 2 | $3,607 | $43,280 |
| 3 | $4,553 | $54,640 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $66,000 |
| 5 | $6,447 | $77,360 |
| 6 | $7,393 | $88,720 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $100,080 |
| 8 | $9,287 | $111,440 |
| 每增加一人加 | $947 | $11,360 |