Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Heating Program will provide support during Winter 2023 

Little Rock, Arkansas (April 27, 2023) – Summit Utilities (Summit) is reminding customers that Friday, April 28, 2023, is the last day to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Heating Program for Winter 2023. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that assists low-income families in reducing their home energy bills.  

“We ask customers to contact us or visit our website for a list of LIHEAP providers in your area,” said Fred Kirkwood, Chief Customer Officer for Summit. “Our customer service representatives are ready to help customers with payment arrangements and share information about payment assistance agencies.”  

Those seeking assistance can visit www.summitcares.com or call customer service from 7am to 7pm Monday-Friday at 800-992-7552.  

Background on Summit Utilities, Inc.  

Summit Utilities, Inc. owns natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries that operate in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company provides safe and reliable natural gas to businesses and residents in six states through Arkansas Oklahoma Gas, Colorado Natural Gas, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Summit Utilities Arkansas, and Summit Utilities Oklahoma. Each of Summit’s natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries constructs and installs natural gas distribution systems with the goal of supporting economic development by providing safe and reliable natural gas to residential and commercial customers through exceptional customer service and commitment to community. Overall, Summit entities serve approximately 625,000 customers and operate more than 23,400 miles of pipeline.