ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
$5 Million Added to Help Low-Income Residents Pay Bills
Gov. Martin O'Malley details the boost with Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, left; officials Brenda Donald and John M. Colmers; and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown.
(By Brian Witte -- Associated Press)
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Gov. Martin O'Malley announced an additional $5 million yesterday to help low-income residents pay their energy bills, bringing the funding available for the program this year to $57 million.
The action is the most recent the governor has taken after a 50 percent rate increase for customers of Maryland's largest electricity provider, Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., that took effect this month.
"We might not be able to change history, but we can change the future," O'Malley (D) said at a news conference. He said applications would start immediately with the arrival of summer-like temperatures. Aides said the program is expected to help 90,000 households. Maryland residents can call 800-332-6347 to apply.
-- John Wagner
