ENERGY ASSISTANCE programs are available to low-income customers of Tanner Electric Cooperative to help reduce electricity bills and make homes more weatherproof. This assistance can help customers avoid having to choose between paying their utility bill and paying for other necessities such as food, rent, or medicine. Most of these programs are administered by the Energy Assistance Agencies listed below. If you need help, please contact the agency in your area.
PIERCE COUNTY PROGRAMS
PIERCE COUNTY ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
They offer a variety of assistance programs for energy, rent, and other services. You will be directed to a recorded message to choose the option that suits your assistance needs.
(253) 798-4328 (HEAT) or (253) 798-4400
*EMERGENCY NUMBER IF YOUR POWER IS SHUT OFF (253) 798-3590
APPLY ONLINE at the link below:
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1280/Energy-Assistance
PIERCE COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE (253) 798-7449
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=123
SALVATION ARMY (253) 572-8452 Ext. 115 Jayson
Be sure to mention you are a Tanner Electric Member, and they will be able to access the funds available from the Round Up Program that are set aside for members of our cooperative.
SOUND OUTREACH (253) 593-2111
Sound Outreach helps Pierce County residents experiencing low and/or fixed incomes build financial security through financial coaching, job training, and other connected services. Our Financial and Employment Coaches provide guidance and tools focused on increasing household income, attaining relief from predatory loans, improving credit scores, achieving high-wage jobs, and realizing long-term financial goals. Our services are always free; it is our mission to stabilize, elevate, and motivate our clients to greater heights.
More Info here: https://soundoutreach.org/
KING COUNTY PROGRAMS
HOPELINK (425) 658-2592 Serving the Snoqualmie Valley
https://www.hopelink.org/programs/energy/
SALVATION ARMY
(425) 452-7300 Redmond Members
(425) 698-3180 North Bend Members
http://www.salvationarmynw.org/
KING COUNTY VETERANS BUREAU (206) 296-7656
http://www.kingcounty.gov/socialservices/veterans.aspx
