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Related programs administered through OHEP include: (1) Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) — pays heating bills directly to fuel suppliers and utility companies on the customer's behalf; (2) Arrearage Retirement Assistance — provides grants up to $2,000 toward past-due electric and gas bills for customers with a past-due balance of $300 or more (available once every five years; grants received January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 do not count toward the five-year limit); and (3) Utility Service Protection Program (USPP) — protects low-income families from utility shutoffs during the heating season, available to all MEAP-eligible customers who maintain year-round monthly budget billing payments. 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Prince George's County residents may also apply in person at 425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785 or by mail to 805 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785."},"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"attachments":{"name":"attachments","fieldType":"array","value":[{"downloadUrl":"https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/DHS%20Forms/FIA%20Forms/English/OHEP/OHEP2024Application%20Fillable.pdf","name":"OHEP2024Application Fillable.pdf"},{"downloadUrl":"https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/OHEP/FY27-EUSP-Benefit-Matrix-1.pdf","name":"FY27-EUSP-Benefit-Matrix-1.pdf"},{"downloadUrl":"https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/OHEP/FY27-OHEP-Income-Guidelines.pdf","name":"FY27-OHEP-Income-Guidelines.pdf"}],"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"fundingSource":{"name":"fundingSource","fieldType":"string","value":"Public","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"fundingInstrument":{"name":"fundingInstrument","fieldType":"string","value":"subsidy; grant; other-financial-assistance","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"lastSyncedAt":{"name":"lastSyncedAt","fieldType":"string","value":"2026-10-17T08:01:03.660Z","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdCompassId":{"name":"mdCompassId","fieldType":"number","value":1307,"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdSlug":{"name":"mdSlug","fieldType":"string","value":"electric-universal-service-program-eusp","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdDataQuality":{"name":"mdDataQuality","fieldType":"string","value":"high","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdGeographicScope":{"name":"mdGeographicScope","fieldType":"string","value":"statewide","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdAcceptingApplications":{"name":"mdAcceptingApplications","fieldType":"boolean","value":true,"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdRecurring":{"name":"mdRecurring","fieldType":"boolean","value":true,"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdAssistanceTypes":{"name":"mdAssistanceTypes","fieldType":"array","value":["subsidy","grant","other-financial-assistance"],"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdEligibleIndustries":{"name":"mdEligibleIndustries","fieldType":"array","value":["Any"],"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdEligibleCounties":{"name":"mdEligibleCounties","fieldType":"array","value":["All"],"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdEligibleOrganizationTypes":{"name":"mdEligibleOrganizationTypes","fieldType":"array","value":["individuals"],"schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdApplicationDeadlineRaw":{"name":"mdApplicationDeadlineRaw","fieldType":"string","value":"Year-round; must reapply each fiscal year (July–June)","schema":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/docs"},"mdApplicationProcess":{"name":"mdApplicationProcess","fieldType":"string","value":"Apply online at benefits.maryland.gov or dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs, at your local OHEP office, by email to pgcdss.energy@maryland.gov with completed application and supporting documents, by fax to 301-909-6331, or by mail. 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