For the sixth consecutive year, Chattanooga Gas Company will partner with local NBC affiliate WRCB-TV3 to provide natural gas customers with information about available energy assistance programs. On Dec.4, customers can call 423-266-5483 to speak directly with CGC employees and volunteers and obtain information regarding Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The phone lines will be open from 4:30-7 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, and 4:30=6 p.m. for Tennessee residents to ask questions about the qualifications for receiving one-time assistance with heating costs.
“We are encouraging our customers to take full advantage of this opportunity,” said Bryan Batson, president of Chattanooga Gas.
“We want to provide information to customers who may be in need and could benefit from the available funds this heating season.”
LIHEAP is 100 percent federally funded through a grant program from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. Money is available for applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Income levels must not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level. Customers who are interested in applying can click here to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Residents interested in other heating assistance programs should call Bradley-Cleveland Community Services at 423-479-4111 or Hamilton County Social Services at 423-757-5541or 423-757-5551. For more information about energy assistance, visit www.chattanoogagas.com. Follow us on Twitter @chattanoogagas and tweet us your question using the hashtag #CHAenergyassist.