The continued frigid temperatures and increased energy costs are putting added pressure on Maryland residents already struggling to pay their bills.
Rigel Moore, the director of Maryland’s Office of Home Energy Programs, says there are a variety of programs that can help residents who face energy shut-off with immediate assistance. There are also programs that help renters and homeowners improve their home’s energy efficiency, a way to save on energy costs.
A combination of federal and state special funds help pay for programs like the Maryland Energy Assistance Program, or MEAP, Moore said…