Public Assistance Programs
Energy assistance is available to income eligible families in our service territories. Applications are available at the following locations:
Sussex County:
Catholic Charities
406 S. Bedford Street, Fuel Assistance-Ste. B
Georgetown, DE 19947
Additional assistance may be available by contacting:
Division of Economic Services (Social Services)
New Castle County: 302.378.5770
Kent County: 302.739.5301
Sussex County: 302.856.5340
Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
If you are a Maryland resident, you may qualify for special assistance with your winter heating bills. For more information or to apply to MEAP, please contact your local Energy Assistance Office. You can also look online at https://www.benefits.gov.
Weatherization Assistance Program
If you qualify for MEAP, you may also be eligible for weatherization assistance to help keep out the cold winter winds. Ask if you qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program when you apply to MEAP.
Utility Service Protection
Plan If you qualify for MEAP, you may also participate in the Utility Service Protection Plan. By complying with the payment terms of the agreement, you may be protected from service cutoffs year-round. For more information about Chesapeake Utilities’’ SHARING Program or any of the Maryland Public Assistance Programs, please contact your local Energy Assistance Office.
Shore-up, Inc.
520 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, MD 21804
410.341.9634
Shore-up, Inc.
6352 Worcester Hwy Newark, MD 21841
410.632.2070
Dorchester County Department of Social Services
627 Race Street Cambridge, MD 21613
410.901.4100
Additional assistance may be obtained through:
Family Connections
Worcester County of Social Services
299 Commerce St
Snow Hill, MD 21863
410.677.6800
Diakonia, Inc.
12747 Old Bridge Rd
S Ocean City, MD 21842
410.213.0923
Somerset County Health Dept.
7920 Crisfield Hwy
Westover, MD 21871
443.523.1700
Cecil County Dept. Social Services
135 # High St.
Elkton, MD 21921
410.996.0270