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 P.O. Box 213 / 300 No. Trinity Ste. C / Decatur, TX 76234 / Voice & Fax (940) 627-2111 Exec. Dir. Office (940) 627-3684 / uway@ntws.net |
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Texas Neighborhood Services TNS Community Services is open on Thursdays
in Decatur from 9:00am to
Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.at 300 North Trinity Suite B.
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NOTE: The following information is
provided by Sunny Erwin of
Texas
Community Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) provides assistance to targeted beneficiaries being households with low incomes at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level, with priority given to the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with young children; households with the highest energy costs or needs in relation to income, and households with high energy consumption. Income Guidelines Households With Incomes of: 0 to 50% of Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible for a maximum household benefit as follows household may receive an amount needed to address their energy payment shortfall not to exceed $1,200. Households With Incomes of: 51% to 75% of Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible for a maximum household benefit as follows household may receive an amount needed to address their energy payment shortfall not to exceed $1,100. Households With Incomes of: 76% to 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible for a maximum household benefit as follows household may receive an amount needed to address their energy payment shortfall not to exceed $1,000. The Heating and Cooling System Replacement, Repair, and/or Retrofit Component maximum household benefit limit is $4,000. There is also a total maximum possible annual household benefit for each household. Community Energy Assistance Services Services include utility payment assistance; heating and cooling system replacement, repair, and/or retrofit; energy education; and budget counseling. Payment to vendors and suppliers of fuel/utilities, goods, and other services for past due or current bills related to the procurement of energy for heating and cooling needs of the residence, not to include security lights and other items. Payment to vendors--only one energy bill payment per month as required by component. Utility assistance to low-income elderly and disabled individuals most vulnerable to high cost of energy for heating and cooling needs of the residence. Replacement, repair and/or retrofit of household heating and cooling systems if needed. All replacement units must comply with minimum standards for energy efficiency and must result in energy savings for the client. Heating and cooling funds may pay for zoning off a room in which the client spends a majority of time at home, incidental to the above improvements, if necessary to conserve conditioned air. In order to use heating and cooling funds for a room zone off, the household must also be receiving a repair, replacement, or retrofit of a space heating or cooling unit. Assistance to a household during an energy-related crisis precipitated by extreme weather conditions and/or an energy supply shortage. A utility disconnection notice may qualify, if client demonstrates a history of good faith in paying prior utility bills. |