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.
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.
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EMERGENCY INTERVENTION CRISIS PROJECT ECIP HEATING OR COOLING PROJECT |
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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. |
Energy SHARE |
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Dominion Energy provides our agency with Energy Share funds to support utility needs for eligible households. |
Required Documents:
1) SC License or ID.
2) Social Security Cards for everyone in the household.
3) Your most current utility bill.
4) Income for the last 30 days for EVERYONE in the household who is 18 years or older that is working.
Income can include, Child Support, Utility checks, Social Security/ Social Security Disability Income for the current year, Wages and Unemployment Wages.
Bank statements are not accepted.
For more information about LIHEAP, and how to apply, please contact your local ABCCAA County Office listed below.
Aiken County:
291 Beaufort Street, NE, Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: (803) 648-6836
Fax: (803) 649-1588
Barnwell County:
216 Litchfield Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Phone: (803) 259-3145
Fax: (803) 259-0626
Lexington County:
650 Knox Abbott Drive, Columbia, SC 29033
Phone: (803) 794-6778
Fax: (803) 794-7144
Aiken County:
291 Beaufort Street, NE, Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: (803) 648-6836
Fax: (803) 649-1588
Barnwell County:
216 Litchfield Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Phone: (803) 259-3145
Fax: (803) 259-0626
Lexington County:
650 Knox Abbott Drive, Columbia, SC 29033
Phone: (803) 794-6778
Fax: (803) 794-7144
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