Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)

PIPP is an extended payment arrangement requiring regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on household incomes at or below 175 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Payments are based on a percentage of your monthly income and can be as low as $10 per month in some cases. To enroll a utility on PIPP, it must be in the name of an adult household member.

Income guidelines for PIPP

To be income-eligible, a household must have total household income for the last 12 months or 30 days equal to or less than 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (FPG). Income guidelines representing the 150 percent calculation are revised annually. The period to be used in determining annual income must not be more than 12 months or less than the 30-day period preceding the request for assistance by the household. The following chart displays income levels by household size and should be used to determine eligibility. Income guidelines listed below represent the income limits for the 2023-2024 energy assistance programs

Federal Poverty Guidelines:

The FPG are revised annually. The chart displays income levels by household size for 175% of the FPG

When determining 175% of the FPG, households with more than eight members must add $8,995 to the yearly income or $739.31 to the 30-day income for each additional member.

To apply, you can:

• fill out an application online at https://www.energyhelp.ohio.gov
• call (330) 892-8880 to schedule an appointment using our automated system
• Fridays will be same-day appointments only from 8:15am-1pm. All appointments are at the agency.  All appointments are on a first come first serve basis until all appointments are filled for the day

If you have any questions about PIPP, please call (330) 424-4013.

Statement of Support Form
Self-Employment Form
Self-Declaration Form
Seasonal Employment Form
IRS Form 4506T-EZ
Employment Verification Form