ASHLAND, Ky. (WOWK) Predictions for a colder winter could mean higher heating bills and Kentucky Power is sharing some tips to help customers prepare their homes or businesses for colder weather.<\/p>\n
Kentucky Power says taking some simple measures for energy efficiency can help customers save money and still stay warm and comfortable during the winter months. These include:<\/p>\n
Kentucky Power says community action agencies also offer several programs including the companys HEART and THAW winter assistance programs. <\/p>\n
The Home Energy Assistance in Reduced Temperatures (HEART) program provides income-qualified residential customers who have electric heat with $115 per month of assistance between January and April and $58 to non-electric heat customers during that time. Applications for the HEART program begin in November.<\/p>\n
The Temporary Heating Assistance in Winter (THAW) helps customers facing hardships and who are in need of more limited assistance. Those who qualify can receive up to $175 toward their electric bill. The program is available on a first-come, first-serve basis between January and April or until the designated funds run out. Applications for the program begin Jan. 10, 2022.<\/p>\n
Those looking to apply can find their local community action agency office atwww.capky.org.<\/p>\n
Kentucky Power says their customers can also sign up for an average monthly payment plan designed to level out bills over a 12-month cycle based on a rolling 12-month average to avoid summer and winter rate spikes.<\/p>\n
According to Kentucky Power, any customers who do not qualify for HEART OR THAW, but are still struggling to pay their electric bill can get help through the companys 24-hour Customer Operations Center by calling 1-800-572-1113 to discuss payment options. They can also visit the companys website.<\/p>\n
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