Summer Crisis Program
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Summer electric assistance is available for low-income households
Assistance is available for eligible Ohioans facing challenges due to the summer heat. Through the Summer Crisis Program (SCP), customers of regulated utility companies may receive up to $500, while those with unregulated (electric cooperatives and municipal) utilities may be eligible for up to $800. These benefits can be used to help cover the cost of electric bills. Customers may also be eligible for assistance with central air conditioning repairs, or the purchase of an air conditioning unit or fans. SCP is available from July 1 until Sept. 30.
To be eligible for assistance, the total household income must be at or below 175 percent of the federal income guidelines. In addition, households must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
- A household member is 60 years of age or older. No medical documentation is required.
- A member of the household has a documented medical condition verified by a qualified medical professional.
- Household has a disconnect notice, service has been shut off, or a new service is being established.
Additional information
- Customers will need to make a co-payment on their account if the bill’s balance exceeds the maximum benefit ($500-regulated) or ($800-non-regulated) amount.
- Households may receive the maximum benefit for bill assistance and receive an additional benefit (i.e. central air conditioner repair, air conditioner unit, and/or fan) once per cooling season.
- Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) customers are eligible for assistance towards their PIPP Plus default payment, or first PIPP Plus payment.
For additional information on the Summer Crisis Program, and to locate your local Energy Assistance Provider contact the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) at 1-800-282-0880 (TDD 1-800-686-1557) or online at https://development.ohio.gov/individual/energy-assistance/3-summer-crisis-program.
To apply for the Summer Crisis Program, consumers need to contact their local Energy Assistance Provider (community action agency) for an appointment. The Energy Assistance Provider will determine the benefits that can be provided.
2025-2026 Income Guidelines | ||
Size of | 12-Month Limit | 30-Day Limit |
175% | 175% | |
1 | $27,387.50 | $2,251.03 |
2 | $37,012.50 | $3,042.12 |
3 | $46,637.50 | $3,833.22 |
4 | $56,262.50 | $4,624.32 |
5 | $65,887.50 | $5,415.12 |
6 | $75,512.50 | $6,206.51 |
7 | $85,137.50 | $6,977.60 |
8 | $94,762.50 | $7,786.70 |
* For families/households with more than 8 members, | ||
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