Community Connections
Energy-Saving Home Improvements
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What is the Community Connections Program?
How do I know if I qualify for Community Connections?
I qualify for Community Connections. What is next?
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.
Return To TopHow 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.
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