Agency Profile

Agency: DOLLAR ENERGY FUND, INC.
Address: P.O. Box 42329 Pittsburgh, PA 15203-0329
Phone 1: 800-683-7036
Phone 2: 412-431-2800
FAX: 412-431-2084
E-Mail: info@dollarenergy.org
Website: http://www.dollarenergy.org
Administrator:
Hours:


Cost: Free
Eligibility: WV residents and seniors on fixed incomes with proof income 150% FPL. Adults 18-61 yrs. must have paid at least $100 toward utility account within past 90 days. Adults 62 yrs.+, must have paid $75 dollars within past 90 days. See Narrative below.
Description: Dollar Energy Fund, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has teamed with:
Allegheny Power (PA & WV) 23 Years
American Electric Power (WV) 2 Years
Citizen's Electric Company 11 Years
Columbia Gas 26 Years
Dominion Hope 2 Years
Equitable Gas (PA & WV) 23 Years
Mountaineer Gas 2 Years
Peoples Natural Gas 26 Years
West Virginia American Water 2 Years
and other companies to launch an energy and utility assistance program.
Funds for this assistance come from private donations by utility customers. Operates in several states.

ELIGIBILITY:
Must take to screening agency:
> Valid, current government issued identification card
> A copy of most recent utility bill, including utility account number
> Proof of all payments made in the last 90 days
> Proof of income for everyone in household (for the past 30 days, normally. However, if a person has a projected higher income for the next 30 days, it is advisable to get that info in writing.)
> Active termination notice or broken agreement letter or proof his/her utility service is disconnected
> Names of everyone in household
> Birthdates of everyone in household
> Social Security Numbers for everyone in household (note: must have something official from the Social Security Administration for the bill-holder. Other SS#'s can be verified from a DHHR printout.)

WEST VIRGINIA UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Services: Provides comprehensive utility assistance to low-income West Virginians meeting eligibility guidelines.

Procedure: Contact Salvation Army closest to residence for details. In Wayne and Cabell Co., I&R is the agency providing initial screening for Salvation Army.