The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) at CAC helps Maryland’s hard-working families pay their utility bills, minimize heating crises, and make energy costs more affordable.
- The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides assistance grants to help with home heating bills. Payments are made to your fuel supplier and utility company on your behalf.
- The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) provides financial assistance with electric bills. Eligible customers receive help that pays a portion of their current electric bills.
- Arrearage Assistance – Some EUSP participants may qualify for assistance with past due electric bills as well as referrals to energy efficiency programs.
Energy Assistance Income Guidelines for FY25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Brochures, Instructions & Forms
Below are the downloadable brochures, instructions, and forms which are needed to apply for Energy Assistance
OHEP Energy Assistance Brochure
OHEP Energy Assistantance Instructions & Application Packet
- OHEP Instructions and Application English Download
- Aplicación e Instrucciones de Energía Espanol Download
Additional forms which may be needed:
- Alimony-Child Support Form Download
- Bay Restoration Download
- Crisis Season Declaration Form Download
- Declaration of Zero Income Form Download
- Household Worksheet Download
- Income Verification of Self-Employment Download
- Landlord Agreement Download
- Physician Certification Form Download
- Proxy Authorization Form Download
- Rent – Living Arrangements Form Download
- Resource Provider Statement Download
- Unemployment Verification Form Download
- Wage Form Download
To apply for Energy Assistance online, check the status of your Energy Assistance Application, or for more information, click here.
If you have any questions about applying for Energy Assistance, call CAC at 301-797-4161 or email the Energy Department at WashingtonCountyOHEP@www.wccac.org
117 Summit Avenue . Hagerstown, MD 21740