Helping to warm households for more than 30 years

NEWARK, DE. - The winter heating and holiday season is here. In the spirit of the season, Delmarva Power is kindly asking customers to support the area's families in need of energy assistance by making a donation to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund.

The annual fund drive, which helps eligible families pay their energy bills, kicked off recently with pre-addressed envelopes included in Delmarva Power customers' bills. Delmarva Power will match customers' tax-deductible contributions with $1.00 for every $3.00 that is collected, up to $70,000.

Delmarva Power founded the fund more than 30 years ago. Through the years, the fund has raised nearly $6 million and has helped more than 70,000 families in Delaware and Maryland with their winter heating bills. In Delaware and on eastern shore Maryland, the Good Neighbor Energy Fund is administered by the Salvation Army; In Cecil and Harford counties, it is administered by the Cecil Heating Assistance Program and the Harford Community Action Agency, respectively.

"Helping to keep households in need of energy assistance warm this winter starts with the warmth of the many hearts that have graciously helped and continue to fuel this program for more than 30 years, " said Delmarva Power Region President Gary Stockbridge. "The cold winter months and the current economy can challenge energy bills. The Good Neighbor Energy Fund will continue to help address these challenges through the ongoing energy relief efforts of Delmarva Power, our customers and the Salvation Army."

To apply for energy assistance from the Good Neighbor Energy Fund or contribute to the fund, customers should contact the local agency offices below:

The Salvation Army
400 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
For assistance call (302) 472-0750

The Salvation Army
407 Oak Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
For more information, call (410) 749-7771

Cecil Heating Assistance Program
P.O. Box 1160
Elkton, MD 21922
For more information, call (410) 996-0241

Harford Community Action Agency
1321-B Woodbridge Station Way
Edgewood, MD 21040
For more information, call (410) 612-9909

The fund receives both personal and corporate contributions. For information on saving energy and money this winter, visit the Delmarva Power website at www.delmarva.com.

Additionally, the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides help for numerous households each year. Call 1-866-674-6327 or log on to: www.neada.org for more information.

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