AN UPPER PENINSULA PROGRAM COORDINATED BY THE SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP AND PROJECT PARTNERS

401 E Fair Ave • Lakeview Arena • Marquette, Michigan 49855

Phone: (906) 273-2742 x16 • Fax (906) 273-2741 • www.superiorwatersheds.org/energy-conservation

Dear DTE Customer,

The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) would like to offer you the opportunity to take

part in an affordable payment plan known as the Low Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP) for

DTE natural gas consumers.

What is a Low Income Self Sufficiency Plan? (LSP)

The LSP plan allows DTE customers to make affordable monthly payments, based

on income and energy use, before reaching an energy crisis situation, such as

shut off of service! The LSP plan also helps reduce you past due balance over

time.

Why should I sign up for an LSP plan when I can get my past due charges paid every month

with one-time assistance?

1. There is no guarantee how long the MEAP-funded agencies will have funding for one-time

assists.

2. You only need to apply one time each year to sign up for the LSP plan.

3. Same payment every month.

4. Past due charges are paid off over time.

5. Late payment charges are not applied while on the program.

6. Outstanding arrears are frozen at the time of enrollment.

7. Every 3 months a portion of your arrears is paid off.

8. You are taking a step towards self-sufficiency and putting yourself in good standing with

your utility.

For more information visit http://superiorwatersheds.org/

energy-conservation or call 906-273-2742 x 16 and ask for

Kerry!

To enroll in the LSP program for 2018, follow these steps:

1. Please contact Superior Watershed Partnership to request an application for the program 906-

273-2742 x16 or go to http://superiorwatersheds.org/energy-conservation to print out an appli-

cation from our website.

2. Provide proof of a valid identification and a copy of the Social Security card for the account hold-

er and social security numbers and birthdates for all other individuals in the household.

3. Provide proof of income of all individuals living in your household from the last 30 days.

In order to qualify the federal and state eligibility criteria are:

Income must be equal to or less than 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). See chart below.

You must not have used more than $2,150 in natural gas for the year

Must have an active service and no unauthorized usage.

Must have past due charges on your account at the time of application.

Arrears must not exceed $4,000

FAMILY SIZE 2017 Monthly 150% Federal

Poverty Level

1 $1,507.50

2 $2,030.00

3 $2,552.50

4 $3,075.00

5 $3,597.50

6 $4,120.00

7 $4,642.50

8 $5,165.00

Each person over 8 Add $522.50

Consumption Less than 110%

FPL

110% to 150% FPL

Less than $1,500

per year

$55 per month $75 per month

$1,501 - $2,150

per year

$75 per month $75 per month

Cap on arrears is $4,000

Your monthly payment will be determined by your Federal Poverty

Level (FPL) and your energy consumption history. If approved, your

payment will be $55 or $75 per month. Your rate will determined at

the time that a decision is made on your application.