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Alexander County Department of Social Services

604 7th St. SW Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-1080 | Fax: 828-632-1092
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Energy

Energy Services

Energy Assistance provides individuals & families in Alexander County with heating & cooling assistance. These funds are designated to pay energy bills, buy kerosene, fuel oil & wood for household heating and to repair heat pumps & purchase fans, air conditioners & heaters.

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)

The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) provides assistance to low income households (with an income below 150% of poverty level) that are in a heating or cooling related emergency.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)& Low Income Water Assistance Program(LIWAP)

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible low-income families (with an income that is below 130% of the current poverty level) pay their heating and water bills.

Alexander County Department of Social Services
604 7th St. SW Taylorsville, NC 28681

Phone: 828-632-1080 | Fax: 828-632-1092

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