Summer Cooling Program / Summer Heap / Summer Crisis Program (SCP) | Lifeline
Provides payments on electric bills. Also provides air conditioners (window unit), fans, and/or repairs to central air conditioner systems during the summer months. ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Customers of regulated utility companies can receive a maximum of $500 in assistance. Customers may receive payment for one of the following: current electric bill, utility account deposit, transfer of service, disconnect fees or can be used to re-establish service. Cannot be used for past-due PIPP Plus. The utility company is not required to delay disconnection of customer's account when an appointment for this program is scheduled. If more than $500 is owed to the Illuminating Company a copayment will be required. AIR CONDITIONING/FANS: No central air conditioner repair. Can provide Air Conditioning Unit or up to two tower-style fans.
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Physical Address
12753 Kinsman Rd., Ste. 17 Building H, Newbury, OH 44065
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Program is active July 1st through the month of September or until funds run out.
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Application process
Appointment line is open - phone for appointment through the month of September, 2025: M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. When calling, clients should be sure to select Geauga County when prompted. Appointments can also be made through the website. An in-person appointment is required (unless the applicant is homebound). If the "Medical Eligibility Form" is requested, the agency will mail, email, or fax it to the client. The client will need to have their medical provider fill it out. The completed form can then be mailed or faxed back to the agency (contact info will be on the form).
Fee
Free
Eligibility
ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Serves Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula County households with an income at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines. Electricity must have been disconnected, in threat of disconnection, or establishing new service UNLESS household has a member who is age 60 and older or with a documented medical condition. Tenants who rent from private landlords (i.e., not residing in HUD Section 8 Housing) where the bill is in the landlord's name are eligible for benefits if the applicant (i.e., renter) is responsible for (paying) the bill. Can only receive assistance one time per season. AIR CONDITIONING/FANS: Serves Geauga, Lake and Ashtabulah County households with an income at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines. Must have a household member who is age 60 OR older and/or a household member with a documented medical condition verified by a licensed medical professional who is qualified under Ohio law to write prescriptions OR have a siconnect notice. Can only receive A/C or fan once in a three-year period. THOSE ON PIPP: Those who are current with their PIPP installments may receive central air conditioning repairs or an air conditioner and/or fan ONLY if they have not received one in the past three program years and are medically or age eligible.
Service area
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Geauga County, Ohio
Lake County, Ohio
Agency info
Lifeline
Provides heath and human services as well as comprehensive information and referral on health and human services in Lake County. Functions as the Community Action agency for Lake County.