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LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was authorized by the Low-Income Home Energy Act of 1981 (Title XXVI of Public Law 97-35; Omnibus reconciliation Act of 1981). As stated in section 2602 (a), the program was authorized to assist low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes, that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy (primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs).

Locally, in Aiken, Barnwell and Lexington Counties, the LIHEAP program helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. LIHEAP also helps families to manage expenses associated with home energy costs and energy crisis, especially during extreme temperatures during the winter or summer months.

LIHEAP services are targeted to families with high energy burdens and to those most in need. Additionally, assisted families receive energy counseling in an effort to help them reduce energy costs through the use of low-cost energy conservation measures which can also foster and promote greater energy efficiency.

EMERGENCY INTERVENTION CRISIS PROJECT
​ECIP HEATING OR COOLING PROJECT
In our three-county service area, customers who have a documented financial emergency and are threatened with termination of their heating or cooling supply are assisted under the Emergency Crisis Intervention Project (ECIP Heating or Cooling Project). Eligible families qualify to receive financial assistance towards their energy expenses to alleviate their immediate energy crisis.

DIRECT ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROJECT (DA)

The Direct Energy Assistance Project (DA) allows for eligible households to qualify and receive a one-time energy payment to their established energy vendor to assist with the costs of heating or cooling their home. Minimum assistance is established statewide with additional supplements based on age, disability, energy burden and income.

 PROJECT SHARE

South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCEG) provides our agency with Project Share funds to support utility needs for eligible households.
​MAIN OFFICE

Physical Address:
291 Beaufort Street, NE
Aiken, SC 29801

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2066
Aiken, SC 29802

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Contact:
Phone: (803) 648-6836
Fax: (803) 649-1588

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Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) Mon.-Fri.
PROGRAM QUICK LINKS

Community Services Block Grants

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

​Foster Grandparent Program
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​Weatherization Assistance Program
AGENCY DISCLAIMER

Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc. services are provided without regard to sex, age, race, color, nationality, religion, physical or mental ability, or marital status. We pledge to our communities to continue to strive to develop and implement programs which will meet the needs of our area and to serve families in a non-threatening, compassionate and efficient manner. 

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • DIRECTOR'S GREETING
    • EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • PROGRAMS
    • COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
    • LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
    • FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
    • WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • CONTACT