Story Published: May 31, 2010 at 2:59 PM PST
Story Updated: May 31, 2010 at 3:01 PM PST
Community Action Partnership's Low Income Heat and Energy Assistance Program coordinator Kim Briscoe said they've received additional funding as part of a pilot program, because winter isn't the only time energy bills get high.
"We're trying to show that energy assistance is needed more than just in the winter months," said Briscoe. "Especially in our areas we have heat that gets hot. It's really good to have funds during those times too."
For those across the border in Asotin County, Briscoe said they received more funds than they expected and now have a surplus of aid available to Washington residents as well.
"The energy assistance can help people with their utility bills," said Briscoe. "That can be anywhere from wood, oil, propane. Even if they have heating included in their rent, as long as they're not rent subsidized, we can help. So there's a lot of people that are in need. A lot of elderly that don't want to come in. A lot that just don't know we're out there. We really want to get these people to understand that we're here to help them."
Briscoe said if you're in need of energy assistance or to see if you qualify, stop by the Community Action Partnership or call 1-800-326-4843.
