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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Peoples Natural Gas is reminding customers in Pennsylvania that LIHEAP, also known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is still open so they can apply for LIHEAP Heating Grants of up to $1,000. LIHEAP is accepting applications through May 8th, 2026 and the federally funded, state-run program provides one-time grants of $200 to $1,000 applied directly to a customer’s bill from Peoples Natural Gas. That company urges every eligible customer to apply now because funding is available on a first-come, first serve basis. According to a release in Pittsburgh today from Peoples Natural Gas, here is some more information about applications and the website to apply:

Multiple Support Options — Beyond LIHEAP

LIHEAP is one piece of a broader set of programs Peoples offers to help customers manage their bills throughout the year:

• Customer Assistance Program (CAP) — 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 — 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 — A Peoples-funded program covering the full cost of repairing broken heating equipment or gas lines for eligible households.

Who Qualifies

To qualify, a household’s gross income must fall within the program’s income guidelines — and the limits are often higher than people expect. Customers do not need to be on public assistance or carry an unpaid balance to apply.

(Photo Below Provided with Release Courtesy of People’s Natural Gas)

How to Apply

Customers can learn more and find directions on how to apply for each program by visiting peoples-gas.com/help by clicking here or by calling 1-800-400-WARM (9276).