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ASSISTANCE BOARD
OF WATER AND LIGHT Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: Senior Citizen Electricity Rates: If you are 65 years of age or older, and the head of your household, you may qualify for a special Senior Citizen Electricity Rate. Other Board of Water and Light entries in this directory CITY
OF LANSING WEATHERIZATION OFFICE Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: Provides weatherization services (insulation, storm door/windows, caulking, weatherstripping, water heater jackets and others) to eligible residents of Lansing who meet income guidelines. Owners occupied homes may be eligible. Maximum dollar limits are allowed for the cost of each dwelling. Work is performed by approved contractors. Please call for more information or to apply. CONSUMERS
ENERGY Telephone Hours: 24 hours a day. Lobby Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Programs for Senior Citizen Customers Prime
Time Senior Club Winter Protection Plan - Senior citizens 65 years and older are automatically protected from shutoff during the winter heating season (December 1 through March 31). Monthly payment arrangements will be made to suit the individual customer's situation. Program participants must make up the difference between their actual December through March bills, and their Winter Protection Plan payments with increased monthly payments for the remainder of the year (May through November). The 2% late payment charge is waived for participating seniors. Programs
for all Customers Medical
Emergency Protection PeopleCare Red Cross Identification Program - Information provided for people who depend on electrically powered life-support equipment in the home. Learn how to create an emergency plan in the event of a power outage. To request an application form call 1-(800) 477-5050. Third
Party Notification Other programs are available for low-income customers and unemployed customers. ENERGY
ASSISTANCE/SHELTER ADVISOR Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: Staff available to provide information and direction to the appropriate program concerning energy payment assistance, weatherization, emergency home repair, home improvement grant/loans for senior citizens. Assistance with the various utility rebates and credits (Home Heating Credit, etc.) is available. Various pamphlets and brochures are available as well as staff presentations to groups. Staff also serve as advocates to resolve utility problems and work with utility companies to resolve problems. TCOA is an outreach post for the Energy Bank Eligibility: Persons age 60 and over. Cost: None, depending on availability of funds. URBAN
OPTIONS Hours: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday, through Friday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the first Saturday of the month or by appointment. Services: Provides information and programs about waste reduction, energy efficiency, composting, and a variety of other home improvement topics. Has an energy and environmentally-friendly demonstration house. Provides weatherization improvements, water-saving devices, energy audits, safety inspections and educational presentations through the Energy Fitness Program. Eligibility: The Energy Fitness Program is available to city residents of Lansing who meet income guidelines. Other services are available to everyone. Cost: None. Donations accepted. WEATHERIZATION
PROGRAM Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: Provides weatherization assistance to low-income persons in the tri-county area and Shiawassee County. Types of services which may be provided include, attic, wall and foundation insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, repairing broken glass, installing water heater jackets and low flow showerheads. Eligibility: Persons must meet low-income guidelines. Both homewoners and renters may qualify. Senior citizens age 60 and over should contact your local senior citizens office for information or to apply. Cost: Free of charge. |