Public Assistance Programs

If you are a Maryland resident, you may qualify for special assistance with your winter heating bills. For more information or to apply to MEAP, please contact your local Energy Assistance Office. You can also look online at https://www.benefits.gov

Weatherization Assistance Program
If you qualify for MEAP, you may also be eligible for weatherization assistance to help keep out the cold winter winds. Ask if you qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program when you apply to MEAP.

Utility Service Protection Plan
If you qualify for MEAP, you may also participate in the Utility Service Protection Plan. By complying with the payment terms of the agreement, you may be protected from service cutoffs year-round. For more information about Chesapeake Utilities’’ SHARING Program or any of the Maryland Public Assistance Programs, please contact your local Energy Assistance Office.