As temperatures begin to drop in Philadelphia, ECA is here to help families struggling to keep the heat on. Our city faces significant challenges when it comes to energy costs: One in four Philadelphia families experience a high energy burden, meaning that they pay up to 25% of their household income towards their home energy bills.
How can ECA help?
Neighborhood Energy Centers
Our 16 Neighborhood Energy Centers (NECs) serve as one-stop-shops for community members to learn about utility bill assistance programs, home repair and weatherization, budget counseling, and connection to services across the city.
Every year, ECA helps over 6,000 income eligible Philadelphia residents access energy assistance programs like LIHEAP, PECO’s CAP-PIP, and PGW’s CRP and hardship funds. The energy counselors at our NECs are ready to figure out which programs are right for you. They can also support you through the application process!
Energy Efficiency Workshops
Philadelphians from all income levels can benefit from understanding how to keep their home energy efficient. Don’t lose the heat you pay for! ECA partners with community organizations across the city to host workshops to teach you how to install basic weatherization measures in your house, such as caulking windows or putting in a door sweep. And ECA will provide those materials to workshop attendees for free!
See our list of upcoming workshops>>
If you don’t see a workshop in your area, host one! If you can find a space (like a library, community organization, or church), ECA provides the instructor and materials. Contact Tracey at traceym@ecasys.org or (215) 609-1478 to set up a workshop for your neighbors.
Heater Hotline
Sometimes the problem isn’t the cost of electric or gas, it’s the heating unit itself. For over 30 years, ECA has operated Philadelphia’s only emergency hotline for income eligible residents facing heating system breakage during winter. We coordinate free heater repair or replacement to keep residents safe and warm. If your heating system is not working, call (215) 568-7190 today.
Read more about ECA’s Heater Hotline>>
Don’t let heating costs leave you in the cold this winter. Reach out today to learn more about how ECA can help you and your family stay warm and comfortable in the months ahead.
