Community Connections

Energy-Saving Home Improvements


What is the Community Connections Program?

The Community Connections Program can help you reduce your electric bill and keep your home more comfortable in both winter and summer.

Depending on your electricity usage, Community Connections could provide you with an in-home energy use evaluation and energy-saving home improvements such as:

  • Sealing air leaks in attic walls or foundations
  • Attic and/or wall insulation
  • Appliance testing and possible replacement
  • Electric water heater inspection
  • Faucet aerators
  • Energy education

Specific improvements you are eligible to receive will be determined during your home energy evaluation. No payment is required for these installations/services.

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How do I know if I qualify for Community Connections?

Homeowners and renters with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for the program. No payment is required for these services/installations for qualified customers.

Income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Size of Household Total Household Income for 12 Months
1  $30,120
2  $40,880 
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
7 $94,680
8 $105,440

For households with more than 8 members, add $10,760 per member.

*Note the program is available to customers who earn income of 200 percent of federal poverty level.

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I qualify for Community Connections. What is next?

Visit one of the agencies in your area from the list below to complete an application.

Agencies serving The Illuminating Company customers:

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
6920 Austinburg Rd.
Ashtabula, OH 44004
440-997-5957

Cleveland Housing Network
2999 Payne Ave., 2nd floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-574-7100

Agencies serving Ohio Edison customers:

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
6920 Austinburg Rd.
Ashtabula, OH 44004
440-997-5957

Bridges Community Action Commission
648 Clymer Rd
Marysville OH 43040
937-642-4986

Clinton County Community Action Program
789 N. Nelson Rd.
Wilmington, OH 45177
937-408-7819

Community Action Council of Portage County
1036 W. Main St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-1456

Community Action Wayne/Medina
905 Pittsburgh Ave.
Wooster, OH 44691
330-264-8677

Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development
1 Pinchot Lane
Athens, OH 45701
740-594-8499

East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
550 S. Arlington St.
Akron, OH 44306
330-773-2095

Energy Link
1815 Meyers Rd.
Shelby, OH 44875
419-571-5649

Lorain County Community Action Agency
936 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
440-204-3151

Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership
1325 5th Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44504
330-747-7921

Neighborhood Conservation Services of Barberton
505 W Park Ave
Youngstown OH 44203
330-753-8500

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission
125 Fairview St
Marion OH 44302
740-387-9703


Stark County Community Action Agency
3013 Mahoning Rd. NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-452-9823

Summit County Department of Development
175 S. Main, Room 207
Akron, OH 44308
330-643-3237

Trumbull Community Action Program
1230 Palmyra Rd., SW
Warren, OH 44485
330-393-2507

WSOS
1518 County Rd. 113
Fremont, OH 43420
419-334-8911

Agencies serving Toledo Edison customers:

Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo
704 Second St.
Toledo, OH 43605
419-691-2900

Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission
1935 E. Second St., Suite C
Defiance, OH 43512
419-784-5393

Pathway
505 Hamilton St.
Toledo, OH 43604
419-242-7304

WSOS
1518 County Rd. 113
Fremont, OH 43420
419-334-8911

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