Get up to $1,000 to pay you energy bill LIHEAP is also available to some qualifying customers. Get up to $1,000 as a cash grant to pay your PECO energy bill, which means you’ll never have to pay it back. Residents must re-apply each year with your household income. Apply now!
PECO understands that many customers are feeling the impact of higher household expenses, and no one wants to see their energy bills increase. That’s why the company is focused on providing practical tools, programs and tips that give customers more control over their energy use while continuing to deliver the safe and reliable electric service customers count on every day.
Through The Exelon Promise, PECO is taking action to help customers manage their bills by combining practical energy‑saving tips, expanded access to assistance, and ongoing investments that support reliable service. These steps are designed to help customers lower energy use where possible while the company continues working toward longer‑term solutions to keep costs under control.
Energy Efficiency Tips to Help Save Energy:
PECO encourages customers to consider the following energy-saving actions:
- Turn it off: Turn off all unnecessary lighting and devices.
- Manage your thermostat: Keep thermostats at a constant, comfortable level when at home and increase by 7 degrees when no one is home. Start with an indoor temperature between 75-78 degrees during the day. Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust your home’s temperature settings when you are away or sleeping.
- Keep shades, blinds and curtains closed: In the summer, consider closing window coverings to reduce heat gain. For natural light, open those window coverings that don’t get direct sunlight.
- Use ceiling fans to circulate air: Ceiling fans are the most effective type of circulating fan. They help improve comfort year-round by effectively circulating air throughout a room. In summer, run ceiling fans counterclockwise to create a cooling breeze.
- Service your AC: Make sure to replace or clean the air filters for your cooling system at least once a month (or as often as recommended by the manufacturer) and have your system serviced regularly.It can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5-15 percent.
- Choose Energy-Efficient Products: When buying new cooling equipment, select energy-efficient products. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when purchasing new products.
- Weatherize Your Home: Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to reduce cooling costs and increase comfort.
- Use appliances wisely: Run appliances that produce heat (like clothes dryers, ovens, and dishwashers) at night when it is cooler.
- Secure Windows: Be sure to securely shut and lock windows when turning on the central air conditioner. Windows will only make a proper seal when the windows are locked.
Energy Assistance: For customers facing financial hardship, PECO encourages anyone who may be struggling to pay their bill to reach out as early as possible. PECO works closely with its community partners to connect customers with grants and assistance programs including:
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Provides grants in varying amounts based on a household’s income size, type of fuel and type of dwelling, with no pay back required. Customers can apply for LIHEAP energy assistance at com/LIHEAP or by calling 1-800-34-HELP4.
- Customer Assistance Program (CAP) – A Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) that provides income-eligible customers with a fixed monthly bill so they can rely on and plan for a consistent bill amount from PECO every month.
- Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) – Provides year-round conservation and weatherization assistance to qualified households.
- Matching Energy Assistance Fund (MEAF) – Funded by citizen voluntary contributions, which are matched dollar for dollar by PECO. The fund provides up to $1,250 per customer in total assistance for those who qualify.
- Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Services (CARES) – A referral and information service designed to assist customers with temporary, personal, or financial hardships that prevent the payment of their utility bill.
PECO also has enhanced resources available for customers who may be having trouble paying their bill. This includes flexible payment arrangements that offer tailored payment plans, and extending payment periods for balances, where possible. The company also offers programs that can help customers manage their monthly energy bill, including Budget Billing, which averages payments over a 12-month period.
Energy affordability remains a priority and PECO is committed to advocating for financial relief programs and connecting customers to assistance. Customers in need of financial assistance are encouraged to contact PECO at 800-494-4000 for available assistance.