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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower people by reducing poverty and building resilient communities

Our Vision

The Community Action Agency will become the recognized leader in addressing poverty and improving the quality of life in the communities of Anne Arundel County

Helping People, Changing Lives

 

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

COMMUNITY ACTION'S ENERGY ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INCOME ELIGIBLE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY RESIDENTS TO HELP LOWER THEIR COST OF HEAT AND ELECTRICITY.

Energy Assistance Program

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Community Action Agency  Energy Assistance program provides support to income-eligible residents of Anne Arundel County to help reduce the costs of their heating and electricity bills. An universal application is available below.  You can also reach the Agency at 410-626-1900 for assistance. Staff members are available Monday - Friday, from 8:30am – 4:30pm, to assist with the programs below:

 

  • Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides assistance with home heating bills. Payments are made directly to utility companies to provide relief to customers. This program also provides limited funding to replace broken or inefficient refrigerators and furnaces.

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  • Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) provides financial assistance with current and/or past due electric and gas bills. Customers will also receive referrals for energy efficiency measures to reduce future electric bills.

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  • Utility Service Protection Program (USPP) allows MEAP eligible households to enter into a year-round even monthly payment program with their utility company. The monthly payments are determined by using the estimated cost of the customer’s average utility usage minus the MEAP benefit.

Asset Building (Energy Assistance and Housing Assistance and Services)

Martha “Mickie” Stanfield

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

410-626-1900, mstanfield@aaccaa.org