SHORE UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Wicomico County
www.shoreup.org
Resource Details
Alternate Name Lower Shore Home Energy Assistance Office at SHORE UP
Description

UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides MEAP and EUSP grants to eligible families, renters, roomers, boarders, and homeowners toward the cost of heating in the winter and electricity year round. Grant is based on the type of fuel used, household size, household income, and annual consumption.

-Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP): Provides assistance grant to help with home heating bills. Payments are made directly to the fuel supplier and utility company on client's behalf.

-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists residents with paying current electric utility bill, past due bills and assist with energy efficiency measures to reduce future electric bills. Client is required to have bill in his/her own name and be on a monthly budget billing plan. Some funds are available for a one time only benefit for past due bill payments.

-Utility Service Protection Program (USPP): Protects low income families from utility cut-offs and allows MEAP eligible households to enter in a year round budget billing program.

ELIGIBILITY EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Household SizeMonthly Income Limits
1$2,608
2$3,525
3$4,441
4$5,358
5$6,275
6$7,191
7$8,108
8$9,025
Each person over 8, addCall for information


Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Wicomico County
 
Hours Of Operation No intakes on Fridays unless client has a disconnect notice.

Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility See notes.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information and/or to schedule an appointment. Individuals can also apply online. To check the status of an application, go online to MyOHEPstatus.org.
Documents Required Need to submit a copy of photo identity, proof of residence, copies of Social Security cards for all household members (including children), proof of household's total gross income for 30 days prior to application date (from all sources), name of home energy supplier and account number, a copy of the most recent utility bill and a copy of the lease (if renting).
Volunteer Requirements 18 and older. Call for information.
Volunteer Duties Varies.
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Contact Information
Toll Free Number 800-231-7950
Fax Number 410-546-3690
TTY 410-860-8800
Main 410-341-9634
Main Email Address kwhite@shoreup.org
Main Contact Name Keith Davidson
Main Contact Title Administrator
Main Contact Phone 410-749-1142 EX 1002
Main Contact Email Address kdavidson@shoreup.org
Director or Senior Administrator Name Keith Davidson
Director or Senior Administrator Title Administrator
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-749-1142 EX 1002
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address kdavidson@shoreup.org
Sites offering this Program 520 Snow Hill Road