The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) is an energy program designed to help low income electric customers pay their electric heating bills. The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) can help households pay their heating bills or rent, if home energy costs are included in the rent. Only one application is needed for both programs. Benefits under these programs are based on monthly household income, household size, energy type and fuel consumption. Seniors are encouraged to call 301-699-2696 to schedule an appointment to apply for the appropriate form of energy assistance. If your service has been turned off, you must apply in person to the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services 425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785. Seniors are encouraged to call 301-265-8450.

Please note income guidelines apply.

The State of Maryland's Low Income Home Energy Assistance allocation has been increased for 2009 to approximatel $109 million. LIHEAP funds are distributed to assist low and fixed income eligible customers in paying heating and cooling bills. Please visit the following sites for information on how to apply for assistance.

The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) helps Maryland’s hard working families pay their utility bills, minimize heating crises, and make energy costs more affordable. OHEP provides a comprehensive energy package, which includes the Maryland Energy Assistance Program & The Electric Universal Service Program and has links to the community and the customer. These programs promote energy conservation, customer financial responsibility and energy independence. The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) helps Maryland’s hard working families pay their utility bills, minimize heating crises, and make energy costs more affordable. OHEP provides a comprehensive energy package, which includes the Maryland Energy Assistance Program & The Electric Universal Service Program and has links to the community and the customer. These programs promote energy conservation, customer financial responsibility and energy independence.   Maryland Energy Assistance Program(MEAP) - provides assistance with home heating bills.   Electric Universal Service Program(EUSP) - assist low-income electric customers with their electric bills.   Utility Service Protection Program (USPP) - protects low-income families from utility cut-offs and allows MEAP eligible households to enter into a year-round even monthly payment program with their utility company.   Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - provides home weatherization services.   Office of Home Energy Progam (OHEP) Links - provides answers to specific questions about energy assistance.