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Residents in Kendall and Grundy counties can apply for Energy Assistance Program · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Residents in Kendall and Grundy counties, can apply for Energy Assistance Program.
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  Written by Kevin Newberry This article is being read by an automated
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  voice, brought to you by Everlet. The Kendall County Health Department, as
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  administrator of the energy assistance program in Kendall and Grundy counties, has
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  funds available to assist income-eligible households with natural gas, propane and/or electric
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  bills, as well as furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program
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  is accepting applications for priority groups, which are adults age 60 and
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  older, individuals with a disability, families with children age 5 and younger,
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  and Households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a Reconnection notice,
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  or have less than 25 in their propane tank. All other income
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  eligible households can start applying on November first. Applications will be taken
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  on a first-come, first-served basis through August 13, 27, or until funding
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  is exhausted. Households that receive a one-time benefit may return during the
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  program year for a reconnection assistance or furnace assistance benefit if needed.
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  For further eligibility information, including income guidelines for the Low-income Home Energy
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  Assistance Program, Leheep visit Kendallhealth.org or LeehePillenois.com.