Keep Your Power On Toolkit
The Office of People’s Counsel has created an energy assistance toolkit to help Maryland households facing utility turn-off notices keep their power on. This toolkit includes videos on how to fill out the Office of Home Energy Programs application, application forms and resource guides. Everything a person needs to apply for help with their utility bill can be found here. Please distribute this widely to other agencies, to clients and to anyone else you think could benefit from this toolkit.
Step 1: Determine your eligibility for assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs.
Office of Home Energy Programs Eligibility
Step 2: Want to apply for energy assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs?
Watch this 3 minute video on how to fill out the application the right way
Step 3: Gather all of your documents
Click here for a list of all of the documents you will need. Don’t miss any! No matter how you choose to submit your application, all applications must be complete in order to be considered. Be sure to submit your application with all of the required documentation to prevent delays.
Seis Pasos Para Mantener La Energía Encendida
Step 4: Apply Your Way: Online, In Person, by Mail or Email. Start Today!
- Apply online: To submit your application, you will need to create an account. Be sure to upload all required documents when completing your online application. You will be prompted to attach them after you e-sign. mymdthink.maryland.gov
- Apply in person: Some OHEP offices are open to the public, but it is a good idea to call ahead to confirm if they are offering in-person service. Click here for a list of local OHEP offices and phone numbers.
- Mail in: You can mail your completed application to your local OHEP office. Click here for an OHEP application you can download and print.
- Email in: You can email your completed application to your local OHEP office. Click here for a list of local OHEP offices and email addresses.