PECO Energy Relief

EMPowered by Partnership: PECO, United Way, and YW3CA

YWCA Tri-County Area is proud to be one of 8 trusted partners working with PECO to deliver $10 million in energy bill relief to local families. As part of our mission to empower communities and eliminate barriers, we’re helping eligible households apply for direct support—right here in the Tri-County Area.

This  PECO Customer Relief Fund—administered by United Way and supported by trusted local partners like YW3CA—is designed to help households manage rising energy costs. Together, we’re making energy more affordable for more people across Southeastern PA.

This initiative is made possible by a one-time charitable donation from Exelon, PECO’s parent company.

Check Eligibility & Apply Today

Need Help Applying? Contact PECOGrant@ywcatricountyarea.org if you have any questions!

Who Qualifies?

This program is designed for households that often fall through the cracks—those who don’t qualify for traditional low-income programs but still need support.

You may qualify if*:

  • You are a PECO residential customer (electric and/or gas)

  • You do not qualify for programs like LIHEAP

  • You have a past-due balance between $1 and $2,500

  • Your household income between 151% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level
    (e.g., up to ~$95,000 for a family of 4)

  • You do not have theft-of-service charges in the past 12 months

  • You have not received a PECO Customer Relief Fund grant before

*Not sure if you meet the requirements? Send questions to PECOGrant@ywcatricountyarea.org

What You'll Receive

Eligible PECO customers may receive a one-time $500 credit toward their energy bill.
Philadelphia residents who also have a PGW account for gas service may split the credit:

  • $400 to your PECO account
  • $100 to your PGW account

Applications open August 4, 2025 and will be accepted until December 31, 2025, or until funds are depleted.

Thank you United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

This PECO relief program is made possible through the valued partnership of United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey and the following organizations:

  • ACLAMO
  • Open Hearth, Inc.
  • United Way of Bucks County
  • Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC)
  • Campaign for Working Families
  • Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP)
  • Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance (GPCA)
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