The 2023 City Energy Assistance Program, a $550 energy credit paid directly to your fuel or oil provider, ends this Friday, December 30, at 7 p.m. City Hall will have extended hours for accepting applications and backup documentation.

Eligibility Requirements 

Energy Assistance Program participants must be a:

- Permanent resident of Valdez or,
- Business owner whose residence AND business are located within the Valdez City limits.

Energy Assistance Program Participation Requirements

- Utility credit is limited to one residential or commercial property
- Resident utility credit is allowed for a single primary residence only.
- An active electric or fuel oil account must be associated with the property AND registered in the name of the residential or business participant.
- Business/Commercial participants must submit a current City Business Registration.
- Resident verification is required for ALL individuals or businesses applying for the program. The following documentation must be presented or submitted to verify residency:

- Photo identification
- A copy of an electric or fuel bill received in the last four months that includes:
    applicant's name or business name
    applicant's physical address
    applicant's utility bill account number

• utility bill location and applicant's physical address on the application must match

Program Documentation Submittal

New for 2023! Online application process - visit https://bit.ly/3T1GlyU to complete the online application. Be sure to have your documentation ready to upload when prompted.

- Registration forms are available at City Hall, 212 Chenega Avenue. Apply in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., by the December 30 deadline, with extended hours on Friday, December 30, until 7 p.m.

- Drop the application form and backup documentation into the City Hall drop box before 7 p.m. on December 30. The drop box is accessible 24/7.

- By mail. Mail the application form and backup documentation to City Hall PO Box 307 Valdez, AK 99686. Must be received by December 30. Postmarks are not accepted.

- Applications submitted by mail or the drop box must be notarized.

For more information on the program or for assistance applying, call City Hall at 907.835.4313.

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