July 12, 2007

Emergency Assistance Available to District Electric Customers

Emergency assistance is available to low income District residents who have received a disconnection notice for electric service or are currently disconnected. Once eligible residents receive a disconnection notice from the utility company, they can come to the District Department of the Environment's Energy Division (DDOE) without an appointment. All applicants must bring the disconnection notice, proof of income, most recent utility bills, and a picture ID to DDOE Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. DDOE is located at 2000 14th Street, NW #300E.

Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of the Utility Discount Programs (UDP) which offer discounted rates on electric, gas, telephone and water bills. Please call the Energy Hotline at (202) 673-6750 for details.

Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for LIHEAP 10/01/06 - 09/30/07

Household Size	Maximum Annual Income
1	$20,274
2	$26,512
3	$32,750
4	$38,988
5	$45,226
6	$51,464
7	$52,634
8	$53,803