STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2009) - Low-income homeowners can take advantage of the state's Energy Assistance Program this winter season to warm their homes, State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) said.

Becker said the program, managed by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, offers low-income households financial assistance to continue utility services during the winter heating season.

"Community Action agencies implement the program throughout the state," Becker said. "These agencies have outreach offices in every county. Homeowners can contact these offices with questions regarding how the program works and the application process."

Contact information for the Community Action Agency outreach offices in this area include: 

Vanderburgh County (CAPE)
27 Pasco St.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 425-4241

Warrick County (TRI-CAP)
499 W. State Road 62
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-0364

For more information on the Energy Assistance Program, homeowners can visit the program's Web site at www.in.gov/ihcda/2523.htm, Becker said.

Sen. Becker represents Senate District 50, which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.

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