Residents in Alaska can soon expect an energy assistance payment worth $3,200 just in time for rising costs of groceries and fuel.
The House of Representatives still needs to approve the bill, but if they do then the payment will be $3,200.
Energy Bills: 5 areas facing up to $524 in monthly costs this summer
$3,200 energy assistance explained
Part of this payment is coming from the Alaskan Permanent Fund Dividend.
State residents receive a payment each year as part of the state’s oil revenue.
One of the requirements is to be a resident of the state for at least one year prior to receiving the payment.
Upcoming deadline for up to $2,000 in energy assistance
If you’ve ever been convicted of a felony or you have spent time in jail, you’re automatically ineligible.
Out of the $3,200 total that residents can expect, $650 of it is a one time energy assistance payment.
You must apply for the payment and can do so in the myPFD system through the state.
New York bill would ‘level the playing field’ for utility customers
FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected].