Details about Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):

• Eligible applicants have incomes no more than 210 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that works out to $44,443

• Applicants can receive a total of $300 for help paying bills, and as much as $800 for a heating emergency

• The application period opened Nov. 3

• Applications are available at county assistance offices, utility companies and community service agencies, or online at www.compass.state.pa.us

• Toll-free LIHEAP hot line: 866-857-7095

• To learn about assistance programs, energy conservation and home weatherization tips from the state: www.turnsealsave.org

Source: Rendell administration