The Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council has money — lots of it — to help low-income families pay energy bills this winter.

Tanya Render, energy and rental assistance coordinator for Community Action, said the agency received $720,000 for the 2008-09 winter heating season. That compares to $385,000 earmarked for the federal Energy Assistance Program last winter.

“We served almost 1,500 households this past year,” Render said. “With this increase we could potentially double that.”

The funds are used to help pay heating costs or to help with repairs or replacement of heating systems.

Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines for household size and income. To apply, customers should call (509) 662-6156 and ask for Energy Assistance.

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