Local Utilities Sponsor Sign-Up Day for Utility Bill Discounts

For Immediate Release
October 17, 2001

What:		Utility Discount Day

Who:		Pepco, Verizon, Washington Gas, D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, D.C. Energy Office, D.C. Public Service Commission, Office of the People`s Counsel

When:		8 a.m. - 7 p.m., October 18, 2001

Where:		Washington Convention Center 900 Ninth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.

The winter heating season is approaching. Thousands of District of Columbia residents may be eligible to receive discounts on their winter heating bills from Pepco, Verizon, Washington Gas and Washington Water and Sewer Authority, plus financial benefits through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP).

Representatives from all four companies will be available to accept applications and to answer questions regarding discounts. To qualify, residents must meet income guidelines and bring proof of income, current utility bills, proof of age and dependents, and official Social Security documents for each household member.

Point of Contact:
Makini Street