Frigid temperatures this winter have pushed heating costs to levels some families may not be able to afford.
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The assistance applies to natural gas and electric utilities, bulk fuel, coal, or wood, with benefit limits for each type of heating. In addition, the program provides up to $1,500 for heating unit repair or replacement.
Although temperatures feel more like spring, Old Man Winter is right around the corner. The West Ohio Community Action Partnership wants to make sure those who qualify for energy assistance are getting it. Their "Winter Crisis" program started on November 1, 2024, and runs through the end of March 2025. It provides a once-per-season "benefit payment" for heating and/or electric accounts.