Emergency Cooling
The Emergency Cooling program provides financial aid to help low-income Alabama households maintain electricity during summer months to prevent health emergencies due to power loss.
Funder: Alabama Power Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (program intake opens) | October 2026 (final deadline for assistance)
Funding Amounts: Financial assistance for electric utility bills during June–October; award amounts and duration determined locally based on need and available funding.
Summary: Provides targeted financial help to low-income households in Alabama to maintain electric service during the summer, especially when health emergencies could be worsened by power interruption.
Key Information: Program is locally administered; eligibility details and award amounts vary by agency.
Description
The Emergency Cooling program, part of the Alabama Power Foundation’s Emergency Assistance Programs, offers financial assistance to help low-income households in Alabama maintain electric service during the hottest months (June–October). The program is designed to prevent health emergencies or other serious situations that could be aggravated by a loss of electricity. Assistance is provided through a network of Community Action Agencies, which handle local intake, eligibility, and award decisions.
