Electricity aid to increase for low-income Mainers
PORTLAND, MAINE - The Maine Public Utilities Commission has voted to increase the statewide Low-Income Assistance Plan by 20 percent.
The plan is designed to make electric bills more affordable for qualified low-income consumers. Consumers who qualify for Maine's LIHEAP program also qualify for participation in the electricity plan.
The increase will take the plan from $5,790,221 to $6,966,317, beginning Oct. 1. During the 2004-2005 program year, 23,161 electric utility customers participated in the plan.
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