PSE&G Reminds Customers to Apply for Assistance in Paying Winter Heating Bills

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Oct 15, 2014, 12:24 ET

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With cold weather just around the corner, PSE&G would like to remind customers that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for the 2015 heating season.

"Last year, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helped thousands of PSE&G households pay their heating bills," said Greg Dunlap, PSE&G's Vice President of Customer Operations. "Winter is almost here, and it's good to know there is help for low income families to meet their home heating needs. Those who are income eligible may receive an average of $300 toward their utility bills."

LIHEAP eligibility is based solely on last month's household gross income and household size. To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant's household gross income must meet monthly income guidelines listed on the chart below. For example, a family of four with a monthly income of $3,975 or less per month may be eligible and should apply.

2014 – 15 INCOME LIMITS FOR LIHEAP
Household Size	Monthly Gross Income	Household Size	Monthly Gross Income
1	$1,945	7	$6,005
2	$ 2,621	8	$6,681
3	$3,298	9	$7,358
4	$3,975	10	$7,595
5	$4,651	11	$7,754
6	$5,328	12	$7,912
To determine eligibility for household sizes greater than 12, add $158 for each additional member.

LIHEAP

To receive LIHEAP assistance, customers may pay their heating costs directly, pay their landlord according to their usage, or have their heating included in their rent. Homeowners and those who rent are both eligible and should apply.

To download a LIHEAP application or find out where to apply, visit www.pseg.com/help or call 1-800-510-3102. Applications are available at the PSE&G's 16 walk-in Customer Service Centers listed on your bill. Remember, applications must be submitted to the designated agency in your county by April 30, 2015.

Representatives from state designated LIHEAP agencies are available at the following centers to help income-eligible people complete the applications.

Bergen County
Greater Bergen Community Action Inc. at PSE&G Hackensack Customer Service Center
214 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Essex County
La Casa de Don Pedro at PSE&G Newark Customer Service Center
80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Maximum 50 clients daily for application drop-off

La Casa de Don Pedro at PSE&G West Orange Customer Service Center
59 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Maximum 50 clients daily for application drop-off

Hudson County
B.E.O.F. at PSE&G Bayonne Customer Service Center
608 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

P.A.C.O. at PSE&G Jersey City Customer Service Center
35 Journal Square, Store #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

P.A.C.O. at PSE&G Union City Customer Service Center – Starting November 3, 2014
4808 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF)

Customers who apply for LIHEAP are automatically screened for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Universal Service Fund (USF). This program can lower the amount you have to pay for your gas and electric bills with a monthly credit of $5 to $150 toward your PSE&G bill. Applications are accepted all year.

OTHER PROGRAMS

PSE&G households who are not eligible for low income programs and are behind in their PSE&G bill should visit www.pseg.com/help for other programs like the PAGE Grant, TRUE Grant or NJ SHARES. Seniors over age of 65 or disabled adults collecting Social Security Disability may be eligible for the New Jersey Lifeline Credit program. NJ Lifeline provides a $225 yearly credit on your PSE&G bill.

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey's oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state's population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a diversified energy company.

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