Wellington (County of). Social Services
Emergency Energy Supports
- Description
- Administers funds from the Emergency Energy Program (EEP) and Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP-E). Households must fall under established low-income thresholds and asset levels.
EEP: assistance with heat or hydro arrears and reconnection costs, or minimum fuel fill (oil or propane). Payments made directly to energy providers.- Households may apply for emergency assistance from this fund once (subject to change).
- Assists applicants in completing the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) application.
LEAP-E: assistance with hydro arrears and reconnection costs for Guelph Hydro customers. Payments made directly to Guelph Hydro (now Alectra Utilities)- Households may apply for emergency assistance from this fund once per year.
- Eligibility
- Low income residents of Guelph and Wellington County, including social assistance recipients (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program) and people with fixed incomes. Individual residents and families may apply for these programs.
- Application Process
- Call for information on application process.
Applicants must provide verification of all sources of household income, assets (including bank accounts) and shelter costs, and most current Canada Revenue Agency income tax assessment.
- Toll Free
- 1-800-265-7294 ext 3712
- Office
- 519-837-2670 ext 3712
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- 129 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Canada - Languages
- English, Interpretive Services, Other - translation services can be arranged.
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Completed applications required.
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 5, 2023
- Address
- 129 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Cross street: Wyndham St N and Eramosa Rd
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Summer hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, Victoria Day-Labour Day. - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
