(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of People’s Natural Gas)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) Peoples Natural Gas is reminding customers that the deadline to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is May 8, 2026.
The federally funded, state-run program provides one-time grants ranging from $200 to $1,000, which are applied directly to a customer’s account. Officials said customers do not need to be behind on their bills or enrolled in other assistance programs to qualify.
According to the company, income limits may be higher than some households expect, and the application process can be completed quickly.
According to a release from People’s Natural Gas, here is more information about application:
Peoples urges all eligible households to apply before the deadline. Customers can visit Peoples-Gas.com/help or call 1-800-WARM (9276) to check eligibility and submit an application.
Additional Assistance Programs – Available Year-Round
LIHEAP is one part of a broader set of programs Peoples offers to help customers manage their energy costs throughout the year. Even after the May 8 deadline, customers can explore:
- Customer Assistance Program (CAP) (click here to find out more) — An income-based monthly payment plan, available year-round. Participants pay just 4–6% of their monthly income. A family of four earning up to $49,500 qualifies.
- Dollar Energy Fund (DEF) Grants (click here to find out more) — One-time grants of up to $500 for customers facing financial hardship, available on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts.
- Emergency Repair Program (click here to find out more) — A Peoples-funded program covering the full cost of repairing broken heating equipment or gas lines for eligible households.
Who Qualifies?
Eligibility for all programs is based on gross household income. Peoples’ customer assistance team can help customers determine eligibility and apply for multiple programs in a single conversation.