Electric Universal Service Program
This program is administered by the state and provides electric bill assistance and weatherization help.

Contact Information: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/energy/eusp.htm

Maryland Energy Assistance Program
This program is administered by the state to help low-income families with utility costs.

Contact Information: http://www.energy.state.md.us/energyassistance/projectea.htm

Utility Service Protection Program
The Utility Service Protection Program protects low-income families from utility cut-offs and allows Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)-eligible households to enter into a year-round, even monthly, payment program with their utility company. An equal monthly payment plan based on the estimated cost of the customer's average annual utility usage minus the MEAP benefit will be used to determine the monthly payments for participation in the program.

Contact Information: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/energy/uspp.htm

Transitional Emergency, Medical, and Housing Assistance
Low-income households with adult disabled persons can receive assistance for their utility bills.

Contact Information: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/srvadult/temha.htm

Community Energy Fund
This program provides grants for heating assistance from donations based in local communities.

Contact Information: http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/government/communityenergyloan.htm

Fuel Fund of Central Maryland, Inc.
FFCM is an umbrella organization for local fuel fund assistance programs throughout the state.

Contact Information: http://www.fuelfundmaryland.org/

Washington Area Fuel Fund
This fund, administered by the Salvation Army, provides assistance for home heating bills.

Contact Information: http://www.pepco.com/hm_services_assistmd.htm

Victorine Q. Adams Fuel Fund
This emergency utility assistance fund originally was started by Baltimore Gas and Electric.

Contact Information: http://www.fuelfundmaryland.org/local-agency-contact-list.shtml

Good Neighbor Fuel Fund
Administered by the Salvation Army, this program assists customers of Delmarva Gas.

Contact Information: Salisbury 410-749-3077; Bel Air 410-939-3535 x 22; Elkton 410-996-0241.

Baltimore Gas and Electric Customer Assistance Maintenance Program
Customers who qualify for Universal Service Protection can receive additional deductions from Baltimore Gas and Electric.

Contact Information: www.bge.com

Tri-County Fuel Fund
This fuel fund provides electric, wood, and fuel oil assistance in three counties – Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.

Contact Information: 301-274-4474.