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City of Chicago offers winter help

Monday, February 08, 2010

Several programs are in place to help residents keep warm through the Chicago winter.

Winter Assistance Programs
Chicago Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): The Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) of Cook County provides utility assistance grants to income-eligible households to assist with the payment of both primary heat and secondary utility services.

City Resources

Weather Relief
Chicago Fire Department
Department of Energy
Your home uses energy every day, all day long. It uses energy to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, to provide you with light and hot water when you need it and to run all of your appliances and home electronics. Visit the U.S. Department of Energy's website to learn how to use the energy in your home more efficiently and save money.
Energy Star
The Energy Star website can guide you in making your home more energy efficient, an important step in saving money and protecting the environment.

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