Program provided by Ohio Department of Development through LEADS is designed to help qualified households pay for summer cooling. This program applies to electric utilities only and is available from June 1 through Aug. 31 and provides: One-time payment assistance of up to $175. You do not have to be enrolled in PIPP to be eligible for the Summer Crisis Program. You do not need a disconnection notice to be eligible for the program. An additional benefit can also be given for households with a member who has a medical condition that would benefit from an air conditioner: One air conditioning unit per household (for households that have not received an air conditioning unit in the last 3 years). For assistance with an air conditioner, household must have a member with a breathing problem and a prescription from a doctor certifying the condition.