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Fuel and Utility Assistance

Services:

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program:

LIHEAP: 1-866-432-8847 or apply at local CAP agency

Emergency fuel assistance:

ECIP: Apply at local CAP agency

Lifeline:

Low-cost phone services and install. Call local CAP agency or phone provider

State-funded Low Income Bill Payment Assistance Programs:

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and local CAP agencies oversee several smaller assistance programs. Application process varies for each program. Contact the PUC's Consumer Assistance Division or the local CAP.

Income assistance with payments:

General Assistance: Apply at local town office

Help with electric/utility terminations:

MPUC: 287-3831
PROP: 1-800-698-4959
CMP: 1-800-686-4044
Bangor Hydro: 1-800-499-6600

Weatherization and Central Heating Improvement Program:

Contact Maine State Housing Authority or the local CAP agency

Telephone Assistance

Contact DHHS Telephone Assistance Program

Emergency Assistance

Contact DHHS Emergency Assistance

Advocacy:

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: 774-8211 (Portland)