Like many of the things I post on this blog, this is for the lower to middle income folks in Pennsylvania.
I’m sure that you’ve noticed that utility bills keep increasing while our paychecks are not. Sometimes it feels like we might as well just sign it all over to the power company and the gas company.
But did you know that there are programs to cap the amount that you pay each month? Sometimes bringing your bill down to as low as $12 a month!
THis program is called the Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (PCAP or just CAP).
PCAP is designed to help income-eligible residential customers
maintain electric service and eliminate their past due balance.
The program may provide one or more of the following benefits:
A credit towards your monthly bill
based on a percentage of your
income and heat source, not to
exceed the annual credit limit.
A one-time opportunity to have
your current account balance set
aside for forgiveness.
An opportunity to reduce
electricity consumption through
the WARM program.
No security deposits or late
payment fees assessed.
2025 FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES: CAP PROGRAM
| No. In Household | Monthly Income | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,956 | $23,475 |
| 2 | $2,644 | $31,725 |
| 3 | $3,331 | $39,975 |
| 4 | $4,019 | $48,225 |
| 5 | $4,706 | $56,475 |
| 6 | $5,394 | $64,725 |
| Each additional | $688 | $8,250 |
*Note: The amounts listed above are the maximum gross income amounts (before taxes) allowed for each income size.
For more information on this program, go to FirstEnergy’s Pabillassist.com
or Duquesne Light’s Customer Assistance Program page
I hope this helps you save a few bucks on your electric bills!
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