Eligible Lorain County Ohio Edison customers can receive free energy‑efficient appliances and lighting through a new LCCAA partnership.
The program is open to income‑eligible Ohio Edison customers who live in Lorain County and earn at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line.that qualifying Ohio Edison customers can receive free, energy‑efficient appliances and lighting through a new partnership designed to help families lower their monthly utility bills.
Through the initiative, LCCAA and Ohio Edison provide energy assessments on refrigerators and freezers. If an appliance is found to be inefficient, it can be replaced at no cost to the homeowner. Participants may also receive energy‑efficient light bulbs for fixtures throughout their home, if needed. The program is open to income‑eligible Ohio Edison customers who live in Lorain County and earn at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line. Homeowners and renters can both qualify, as long as they own the refrigerator or freezer being assessed. Renters will also need written permission from their landlord, along with a waiver of liability. Applicants must have had electric service in their name for at least 12 months and will need to provide some basic documentation, including a current electric bill, proof of income for household members 18 and older, copies of Social Security cards and a driver’s license or state ID. Households already participating in assistance programs such as HEAP or PIPP may be especially likely to qualify. In some cases, recent HEAP or PIPP application information can be used to help verify income eligibility. LCCAA, founded in 1966 as part of the national War on Poverty, has long focused on helping Lorain County residents build stability and self‑sufficiency. Agency officials say this program continues that mission by addressing one of the biggest monthly expenses many families face — energy costs. Residents interested in applying can find the application and additional details on the LCCAA website. Questions about the program can also be directed to Tosha Craighead, director of community services, at scraighead@lccaa.net or 440‑204‑3135.Hannah Drown has been with cleveland.com since 2014 and currently works in education reporting covering a variety of education topics impacting the region. Previously, she worked as the Facebook Live news...
@Adv-Express Section:/Lorain-County
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Inspired by Tucson’s Loop, Pinal County proposes trail that connects to Pima CountyVanessa Gongora joined KGUN 9 as a multimedia journalist in December of 2024. Born and raised in Southern California, her move to Tucson means she's not too far away from home.
Read more »
Trial for Lorain woman accused of setting her own home on fireThe jury trial for a Lorain woman accused of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed her home and her neighbor’s, is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas.
Read more »
Lorain County plastic bag recycling contest turns clutter into prizes for schoolsLorain County’s plastic bag recycling contest kept nearly 300 pounds out of landfills and rewarded schools with recycled plastic prizes.
Read more »
Lorain County JVS launching new commercial driver’s license training program in MarchLorain County JVS Adult Career Center is launching a new CDL training program in March with multiple start dates available.
Read more »
Ohio lawmaker has idea to stop cities from gouging people on parking tickets: Today in OhioEditor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.
Read more »
Lorain County college students can apply for this 10-week paid internshipLeadership Lorain County is accepting applications for a paid, 10-week summer internship open to Lorain County college students of all majors.
Read more »