Energy Assistance Expo

Energy assistance expo

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office will present an Economic & Energy Assistance Resource Expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 12, at the Hamilton Mall, in the space in front of Sears Department store, in Mays Landing.

This free event aims to connect community members in need of assistance with programs and services that are available in Atlantic County.

Representatives from Atlantic City Electric, South Jersey Gas, Ocean Inc., American Water, and others will be available to process assistance applications and answer questions.

For a list of required documents and more information, call 609-404-4483 or 609-909-7214 or email fwise@uwgpsnj.org
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Atlantic City Electric programs

Atlantic City Electric reminds customers they have numerous options to apply for energy assistance if they are having difficulty paying their energy bills.

•The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program assists residents in paying for heating costs and certain medically necessary cooling expenses. Call 800-510-3102 or visit energyassistance.nj.gov.

•The Universal Service Fund helps ensure energy bills are more affordable for eligible customers. Call 800-510-3102 or visit energyassistance.nj.gov.

•The Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric program provides relief on natural gas and electric bills for low to moderate-income households. Call 732-982-8710 or visit njpoweron.org.

•New Jersey SHARES is a nonprofit corporation that provides assistance to income eligible New Jersey households with energy, telephone and water bills. Call 866-657-4273 or visit njshares.org.

Lifeline is a utility assistance program that offers $225 to persons who meet certain income guidelines. Call 800-792-9745.

For more information about energy assistance programs, call 211, New Jersey's non-emergency helpline, or visit nj211.org.

For information about Atlantic City Electric, visit atlanticcityelectric.com.