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Here’s how to apply for a free air conditioner and help for paying your summer utility bills

The HEAP Summer Crisis Program helps households pay electric bills, fix central air conditioning and buy air conditioners and fans.

by Olivera Perkins June 26, 2025June 27, 2025

Signal Cleveland’s economics reporter, Olivera Perkins, shares stories on how residents make ends meet and provides data-driven reports about the economic impact of decisions local leaders make. Topics include employment, workforce development, labor, trade, housing, banking, community economic development, transportation, public finance and wealth disparities.

Here’s how to apply for a free air conditioner and help for paying your summer utility bills

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