Emergency Energy Fund Reno County KS utility bill assistance

Low income and struggling customers of Reno County Kansas can get utility bill assistance from Energy Fund. The program, which uses donations from companies, the public, charities and others is for senior citizens, the disabled, and others in crisis. One time, short term help is offered for electric, light, and other utility bills.

What is needed when applying for Emergency Energy Fund?

As with any form of financial assistance, whether for utility bills or any other expense, applicants need to be prepared. Some or all of the following may be required.

-They need to be a customer of a utility company in Reno County to apply for a grant from the donation program.

-A state of Kansas picture ID, preferably a driver’s license or other identification if not relevant. In addition to that, applicants need a current Social Security cards for every member of the home or apartment that meets age limits.

-Applicants to Emergency Energy Fund need to bring proof of income, including benefits, wages, social security, child support, SSI and others, and it can't be more than 30 days old.

-information on why utility bill assistance is needed, such as details on death of spouse, job loss, medical emergency, or some other condition.

 

 

- Emergency Energy Fund partners will also require applicants to have information on government benefits, such as SNAP Food Stamps, disability payments or Section 8 HUD Rental eligibility letter showing who is eligible and the amount of state government or federal assistance.

-Copy of a recent Electric Bill, mortgage statement or Lease.

Salvation Army, the Reno County energy companies as well as partner social service agencies will help screen applications for energy bill help. The amount of funds is limited, as it does rely on donations from the community. In general, only a small number of lower income households can be assisted each year.

Donate or apply to Reno County Emergency Energy Fund

As noted, there are two main components to Reno County Emergency Energy Fund. They are (1) donations as well as (2) emergency financial help. The customer service team at Emergency Energy Fund can provide information on both of these aspects. Or customers can try a social service agency, such as community action.

While donations and financial help for energy bills are the main reasons for the program, the company will also give free conservation measures. There will be energy audits, applications to federal government weatherization services or even a program such as LIHEAP. Or additional light or electric bill help can be offered from payment plans. All of these may be offered at the same time as Reno County Emergency Energy Fund.

Cash assistance will not be given directly to the customer. Rather a credit is given to the customers account. This will help pay down any arrearage on the account. Or some of the assistance from Reno County Salvation Army can pay a future utility bill.

 

 

The amount of funds is limited. It is for solving a short term crisis. Or the assistance from the Reno County Emergency Energy Fund donation program may in effect provide the customer so time to get additional help from charities or LIHEAP (or another source). So the donation service is not a solution in itself.

For more information or details on Reno County Emergency Energy Fund, dial the Salvation Army.