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Welcome to Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)

The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service.

OHEP provides four separate grants:
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP):

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides assistance grants to help with home heating bills. Payments are made to the fuel supplier and utility company on the customer’s behalf.

The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP):

The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) provides financial assistance with electric bills. Eligible customers receive help that pays a portion of their current electric bills. Some EUSP participants may qualify for assistance with past due electric bills as well as referrals to energy efficiency programs. Customers who receive EUSP are placed on a budget billing plan with their utility company.

Arrearage Retirement Assistance:

Arrearage Retirement Assistance helps customers with large, past due electric and/or gas bills. If eligible, customers may receive forgiveness of up to $2,000 towards their past due bills. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every seven years, with certain exceptions.


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If you want additional information about the Office of Home Energy Programs and the programs that we have to offer, please contact your local office, which can be located in the "How To Apply" section below.

How to Apply?
Go to your local OHEP office:
Local OHEP Office OR Apply Online
Apply online:
Apply Online Or Apply By Mail
Apply by mail:
Local OHEP Office OR Apply Online