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For Seniors OnlyEnergy Share of Montana |
Home Bill Assistance Furnace Safety LIEAPWeatherization Universal Systems Benefits Help a Neighbor Stay Warm Fourth Grade Art Contest Board of Directors For Seniors Only Links Contact Us 406/442-4900 1-800-777-7589 For questions about this website please contact webmaster@energysharemt.com
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Energy Share was established by a group of concerned people representing utility companies and nonprofit agencies. They recognized the need to help people who don’t necessarily qualify for government programs but still need a “hand up” at times. Energy Share is a private non-profit organization, not a government program. In order to efficiently administer our program we still need to take applications, but the difference is every situation presented within those applications to Energy Share is considered individually. Help is given based on the need. We consider income but because of our funding sources, we have a little more flexibility to help people than do most government programs. Energy Share is usually a once-in-a-lifetime grant, not a yearly subsidy. However, if the situation warrants it a person can get help more than once. Many people don’t want to or refuse to accept what they consider to be a “hand-out”. If someone feels that way, they can give back to Energy Share in the form of “repayments”. The money will go back to that area to help someone else in need. So if you or someone you know finds themselves in a situation where they can’t pay their home energy costs, and they are about to have their heat source terminated, please contact the Human Resource Development Council that serves your county (see the Bill Assistance page on this website) or call the statewide Energy Share office at 1-800-777-7589.
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