In April of 1982, BGE and CAN signed into an agreement for the establishment of the Fuel Fund of Baltimore County as a means to help low-income residents in the payment of heating bills incurred during severe winter weather. Since that time thousands of low-income households have participated in the program. Clients now receive year-round help for shut-off of their utilities from resources provided by CAN and matching credits from BGE. For each $2 paid by the client, BGE pays $1 in matching credits.
CAN taps a variety of its resources for helping clients make utility payments to BGE including a combination of grant funds, client funds, donations from other corporations, foundations, church groups, individuals and the Fuel Fund of Maryland. Monies are used to prevent utility turn-off, restore terminated service, or purchase fuel oil and propane.
In order to be assisted by C.A.N:
You must be a Baltimore County Resident.
You must not have been helped by our Agency in the past 12 months.
You MUST have a turn-off notice.
You must apply for Assistance at the Home Energy Assistance Program (OHEAP)
The following documentation must be provided at time of the interview:
1. Social Security Cards for all household members
2. Photo ID for all household member 18 yrs and older
3. Income for the entire household for the last 30 days
(i.e.: wages, unemployment, child support, Social Security benefits, etc.)
4. Proof of residence (i.e. lease)
C.A.N may be able to assist with your BGE Turn-Off notice/Services Off, if you are income eligible according to the Baltimore County Fuel Fund Guidelines and you have been approved for MEAP & EUSP. A referral from the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) is required at the time of interview.
Fuel Fund Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
| Household
Size |
Maximum Monthly
Income Standards |
Maximum Yearly
Income |
| 1 |
$1815.00 |
$21,780 |
| 2 |
$2,452.67 |
$29,420 |
| 3 |
$3,088.33 |
$37,060 |
| 4 |
$3,725.00 |
$44,700 |
| 5 |
$4,361.67 |
$52,340 |
| 6 |
$4,998.33 |
$59,980 |
| 7 |
$5,635.00 |
$67,620 |
| 8 |
$6,271.67 |
$75,260 |
Per Add'tl Household Member 636.66.
Income eligibility is determined by gross monthly and yearly income
(before taxes are deducted).
C.A.N. may be able to assist with your eviction prevention if you are income eligible according to the Federal Poverty guidelines and you have a current Failure to Pay Rent Notice from the courts.
NO WALK-INS
YOU WILL NOT BE SERVED WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.
UNLESS YOUR BGE SERVICES ARE COMPLETELY OFF;
You will not be seen if you are more than 10 minutes late.
Clients will be served based on their Zip Codes at our various sites:
Dundalk
7900 E. Baltimore Street
Colgate, MD 21224
410.285.4674
Randallstown
Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21133
410.887.0631
Essex
Department of Social Services
439 Eastern Avenue
410.853.3824
Hillendale
Hillendale Gate
6600 Wycombe Way
410.339.6457
Rosedale
20 Serpens Court,
1505 Hospital Drive, 21237
Telephone 410.682.6607
