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.
- Include income verification by providing one of the following:
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
- Completed applications and accompanying documentation can be submitted to:
- 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.