The Statewide Electric Assistance Program (Statewide EAP) provides income-eligible residential customers with a discount on their monthly electric bill. The New Hampshire Legislature authorized funding for this statewide program as part of electric utility deregulation. All Unitil/Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. customers support the Statewide EAP through the System Benefits portion of their bill.

Who May Apply for Statewide EAP?

Residential customers who rent or own and receive an electric bill from Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. may apply for the Statewide EAP. Total household income and the number of household members determine eligibility for the program. (See chart below)

Eligibility is based upon a household's gross income at the time of application. However there are adjustments made to some types of income; therefore it is best to check with your local Community Action Agency (CAA).

	NH Electric Assistance Program New Income Eligibility Guidelines Effective As of January 23, 2008   185% FPG  Family Size   Gross Annual Income 365 days   Gross Monthly Income 30 days   By the Day   1   $19,240   $1,581.37   $52.71   2   $25,900   $2,128.77   $70.96   3   $32,560   $2,676.16   $89.21   4   $39,220   $3,223.56   $107.45   5   $45,880   $3,770.96   $125.70   6   $52,540   $4,318.36   $143.95   7   $59,200   $4,865.75   $162.19   8   $65,860   $5,413.15   $180.44

To find out if you qualify, and to apply for the Statewide EAP, please contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA) at the number listed below:

Belknap / Merrimack Counties
   Community Action Agency
   Belknap / Merrimack Counties
   Concord, NH
   Area Center: 603/225-6880

Rockingham County *
   Community Action Agency
   Rockingham County
   Portsmouth, NH
   Phone: 603/436-3896 or 800/639-3896

   * Customers in Atkinson, Danville, Newton & Plaistow should contact the
     Salem, NH office @ 603/898-8435

The CAA representative will guide you through the application process and set up an appointment to meet with you.

If you qualify for the Statewide EAP, the CAA will notify us directly and we will enroll you in the program. Once enrolled, you will see a new line item on your bill labeled "Electric Assistance Discount." The amount reflects the discount you received for the current month.