summer electric assistance sea program

What is the SEA Program?

• It is a pilot program limited to Mesa Electric Service Area customers only.
• It is intended for electric customers with annual household income of less than $27,000 to assist with higher electric bills during the summer months.
• Provides up to three months of summer electric assistance (July, August, and September use).
• Provides max assistance of $12.10 per month, which is reflected in the August, September, and October bills.

How do I qualify and apply?

• Applicants must live in the City of Mesa’s electric service area.
• The utility bill account must be in the applicant’s name.
• Applicant must be a full-time permanent resident at the dwelling where service is supplied.
• Applicant must earn less than $27,000/year.
• Complete and submit the application form.
  • Include income verification by providing one of the following:
    • Paycheck stub(s) for one month’s income,
    • Current bank statement demonstrating monthly income, or
    • Social Security Administration Statement of Income.
  • Completed form and supporting documentation can be emailed to energyresources.info@mesaaz.gov, or mailed to SEA Program, Energy Resources Department MS 5030, PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466.

FAQs

• Where do I get a copy of the application?
  • The application is available here or you may contact Scott Clapp, the program administrator, at 480-644-6907 or email at scott.clapp@mesaaz.gov.
• Where do I submit my completed application and required documentation?
  • Completed applications and accompanying documentation can be submitted to:
    SEA Program
    Energy Resources Department MS 5030
    PO Box 1466
    Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
    or
    energyresources.info@mesaaz.gov
• How will I be notified regarding eligibility?
  • You will be notified by letter if you are or are not eligible for the pilot program. The City’s determination of eligibility is final.
• I did not provide all the information required in the application, will I qualify?
  • No. Applications are required to be complete and supporting documentation is required so that eligibility requirements may be assessed.
•  I turned in my application in November 2015. Can I get a credit?
  • No. Retroactive assistance for late applicants is not available.
• Will there be another Summer Electric Assistance program next summer?
  • There is no guarantee of continued eligibility or availability beyond the 2015 summer pilot. However, there may be if the City elects to extend the pilot program in 2016.
• I am not a City of Mesa electric customer, do I qualify?
  • No, you do not qualify for the City’s Summer Electric Assistance pilot program; however, if you are an SRP electric customer, they have a low-income rate program. For more information, call SRP at (602) 236–8888. Outside Phoenix area call (800) 258–4777.