WELCOME TO THE ENERGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Our Mission: We are here to serve low-income families in applying for grants to assist with their utility bills and provide home energy efficiency coaching.
Who We Serve: In the energy assistance department at Worth Township, we service all of Cook County residents. Both documented and undocumented individuals are welcome. Income qualifications apply for all energy assistance programs.
Schedule an online appointment below or give us a call at (708) 371-3393. Please note our intake hours are from 8AM – 1:30PM.
LIHEAP PY25 Income Guidelines
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 30 Day Gross Income | $2,510 | $3,407 | $4,303 | $5,200 | $6,097 | $6,993 | $7,890 | $8,427 | $8,611 |
Documentation Needed & Certified Programs:
- Proof of income for all household members for the last 30 days
- Proof of social security number (undocumented households and individuals are welcome to apply)
- Most recent utility bill
- Additional forms as needed (on a case-by-case basis)
Book an appointment!
To schedule an appointment with Gisele Scott,
click below:
https://calendly.com/scottg_energy/intake-worth-township-energy-services
To schedule an appointment with Araceli Sanchez
click below:
To schedule an appointment with Sue Sortino,
click below:
Helps you pay utility bills
Helps you pay utility billsGAS & ELECTRIC ASSISTANCE
ONE-TIME BENEFIT provided toward your gas and electric bills.
BUDGET BILLING PLAN to lower your monthly payments.
RECONNECTION ASSISTANCE to help get your utilities turned back on after disconnection.
WATER BILL ASSISTANCE
50% RATE REDUCTION for your water, sewer and water-sewer tax bills.
NO SHUT OFF PENALTIES OR DEBT COLLECTION on City of Chicago utility debt.
DEBT FORGIVENESS after successfully completing one full year in the program.
COMED RESIDENTIAL HARDSHIP
UP TO $500 once every two years to put toward ComEd electric bills.
(Must have at least $25 past due balance.)
PEOPLES GAS SHARE THE WARMTH
UP TO $200 to put toward Peoples Gas home heating bills.
(Must have at least $1 past due balance.)
INCOME GUIDELINES*
BRING THESE DOCUMENTS
- Proof of 30-day income for all household members 18 an older (Wages, Social Security Benefits, TANF, AABD, Unemployment, proof of cash wages, etc.)
- Your most recent gas/electric bills
- Social security numbers for all household members, if available. Undocumented individuals are welcome to apply!
We may need additional documents depending on your situation. Our team will let you know!