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Description
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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 grants to help residents with home heating bills. Payments are made directly to the fuel supplier and utility company on the customer's behalf.
-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists with electric utility bill payment. 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.
-Furnaces: Limited funds are available for clients to be referred to the weatherization office for furnace repair, replacement, and/or other weatherization procedures.
ELIGIBILITY EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 | Household Size | Monthly Income Limits | | 1 | $2,660 | | 2 | $3,607 | | 3 | $4,553 | | 4 | $5,500 | | 5 | $6,447 | | 6 | $7,393 | | 7 | $8,340 | | 8 | $9,287 | | Each person over 8, add | $947 |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester County
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Physical Address
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130 Flower Street
Berlin MD
21811 United States
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Hours Of Operation
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Intake hours:
MWF, 8:30AM-4:30PM at the Berlin location.
Tue & Thu, 8:30AM-4:30PM at the Newark location.
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Families, renters, roomers, boarders and homeowners below 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
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Program Fees
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None.
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Documents Required
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Need to submit a copy of Photo ID, 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).
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Normal Wait Times
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Will return call within 24-48 hours.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Answer phones and assist with filing.
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Programs at this agency
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Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Somerset County
Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Wicomico County
Shore UP, Head Start
Shady Pines Adult Day Center
Shore UP, Foster Grandparents Program
Shore UP, Tax Preparation Assistance
Shore UP, Housing & Community Development
Shore UP, Early Head Start
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Mailing Address
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130 Flower Street
Berlin MD
21811 United States
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Fax Number
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410-632-4750
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Main
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410-632-2075
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Alternate Number
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410-749-1142
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Crystal Davis
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Main Contact Title
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Site Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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410-632-2075
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Main Contact Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Keith White
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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MEAP Coordinator
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-749-1142 EX 1988
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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6352 Worcester Highway
130 Flower Street
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