THE SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2017 LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON JULY 1ST FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR. THE PROGRAM HELPS LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH DIRECT ENERGY PAYMENT TO THEIR ENERGY PROVIDER. HOUSEHOLDS WITH A TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME BELOW 150% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES MAY BE ASSISTED. TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, PROOF OF TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR THE PAST EIGHT WEEKS IS REQUIRED. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE I-D, THE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER, A PRINTOUT FROM THE UTILITY COMPANY FOR THE PAST 12 MONTHS ENERGY USE, AND THE MOST CURRENT UTILITY BILL. TO APPLY, CALL THE SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY IN LAWRENCEBURG AT 762-7863 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THE LOCAL OFFICE, LOCATED AT 232 NORTH MILITARY AVENUE, IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30 TO 4:00.