Residential Energy Assistance Partnership (REAP)
We have been enjoying gorgeous weather here in San Antonio for several weeks now. The high today was 74 degrees and the low tonight is expected to be in the mid 40s. We are fortunate to have mild winters but we do experience some cold weather as well. A sharp cold front is expected to move in to the area on Monday and residents will probably be using heat in their homes for the first time this season. With the high cost of everything from gas to groceries, many disadvantaged elderly, disabled, and low income CPS customers will be struggling to pay their bills.
CPS Energy has established the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership (REAP), a non-profit foundation that helps families in need pay their utility bills throughout the year and educates them on money-saving conservation measures. This non-profit foundation relies heavily on tax-deductible donations from CPS Energy customers for its funding.
Those who would like to help less-fortunate families can contribute to REAP by simply adding an amount to their monthly CPS Energy bill payments and indicating that extra amount in the space provided on the return portion of the statement. Donations are tax-deductible.
Shirley this sounds wonderful, do you know if this is only in Texas?
Hi Marie, I don't know. They were talking about it on the local news so I did some research on it. There is another assitance program for help with utilities that is called WARM and is administered by the county.
SP - What a great idea. I will check it out. WAYYYY toooo cold today. Brrrrrrrr. I don't like this weather. KM
Kristin, It was a bit chilly this morning... brrr.
This program should be able to help out people who need help this "winter."