WELCOME TO THE ENERGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Energy Services Department at Worth Township can help keep the lights on and the gas running for households who are behind on their payments. The LIHEAP program assists financially to keep utilities running. How can it help?

  • 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.

Please call (708) 371-3393 to make an appointment.

Helps you pay utility bills

GAS & 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!