THIS IS FROM ACTION FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY, INC.

June 15, 2010

Dear Community Leaders:

It’s that time of year again when Action for a Better Community’s Energy Conservation Program administers the HEAP Cooling Initiative”. The cooling program provides an energy efficient air conditioner to those in need who meet the following criteria:

-Applicant must be income eligible, see guidelines below.
-At least one family member must have an acute medical condition that is exacerbated extreme heat and said condition must be documented by a physician.
-An application must be completed.
-Applicant/household can not have a working air conditioner less than 5 years old.
-Renters and homeowners can qualify; restrictions may apply in some rental cases.

ABC will start accepting applications on Monday, June 14, 2010 and continue through the close of business on August 13, 2010. We have a limited number of units to install on a first come, first serve basis. Please call 442-4160, press “0” for operator for more information, including a list of acceptable documentation required.

Family Size .... Monthly Income .... Annual Income
1 .......................$ 2,030 .....................$ 24,360
2 ...................... $ 2,654 .....................$ 31,848
3 .......................$ 3,279 .....................$ 39,348
4 .......................$ 3,903 .....................$ 46.836
5 .......................$ 4,528 .....................$ 54,336
6 .......................$ 5,152 .....................$ 61,824
7 .......................$ 5,269 .....................$ 63,228
8 .......................$ 5,386 .....................$ 64,632
Each additional person Add + $468

Thank you and we look forward to providing this service to the residents of Monroe and Ontario County this cooling season.