Low-Income Multifamily Programs
FirstEnergy is now offering the following energy efficiency programs to landlords and building owners with income-qualifying tenants. This information is also available in this downloadable brochure.
- Individually Metered Multifamily Program
- Master Metered Multifamily Program
- Common Area Energy-Efficient Upgrades
- Why Participate?
- Contact Us
- Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
Individually Metered Multifamily Program
This program applies to buildings with five or more units that are individually metered. To qualify, the tenants must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. There is no cost to the tenants or the landlord/building owner.
Energy-efficient items may include:
- Efficient lighting
- LED night lights
- Refrigerator/freezer evaluation and replacement
- Smart power strips
- Faucet aerators
- Shower heads
- Electric water heater inspection
- Furnace whistles
- Rebates for air sealing, insulation, and HVAC work available through another FirstEnergy program
You can apply by printing, filling out and emailing the Landlord Agreement Form here.
Master Metered Multifamily Program
This program applies to buildings with five or more units that share a common electric meter. To qualify, a minimum of 66 percent of tenants must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. There is no cost to the tenants or the landlord/building owner. For more information, please contact us.
Energy-efficient items may include:
- Efficient lighting
- Refrigerator/freezer evaluation and replacement
- Smart power strips
- Faucet aerators
- Shower heads
- Electric water heater inspection
- Energy education workshops
- Rebates for air sealing, insulation and HVAC work available through another FirstEnergy program
Common Area Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Energy-efficient items for common areas are available for both master and individually metered buildings with five or more units. To qualify, a minimum of 66 percent of tenants must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. The Program pays for 80 percent of the cost of each energy efficiency item installed – leaving the landlord/building owner only responsible for 20 percent. For more information please contact us.
Energy-efficient items may include:
- LED exit signs
- Efficient lighting
- Smart power strips
- Faucet aerators
- Electric water heater inspection
- Efficient vending machine sensors
- Occupancy sensors
- Energy education workshops
Why Participate?
The FirstEnergy Low-Income Multifamily programs are designed to:
- Supplement your Qualified Allocation Plan
- Lower your electric bill
- Earn a return on your investment
- Improve the value of your property
- Reduce maintenance costs
- Increase tenant retention
- Improve appliance performance and lifespan
- Increase resident comfort, health and safety
Contact Us
FirstEnergy
800 Cabin Hill Dr.
M043 – Dollar Energy Conservation
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Pam McMillen at 1-888-406-8074 or via email
Federal Poverty Income Guideline
This table illustrates the gross (pre-tax) household income that is recognized as 150% of the 2021 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
| Household Size | Maximum Yearly Household Income Before Taxes |
| 1 | $19,320 |
| 2 | $26,130 |
| 3 | $32,940 |
| 4 | $39,750 |
| 5 | $46,560 |
| 6 | $53,370 |
| 7 | $60,180 |
| 8 | $66,990 |
| For each additional person, add $6,810 |
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