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Pepco’s Helping Hand To Limited-Income Customers In Maryland

Pepco has provided $1.29 million to The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command to support limited-income customers in Maryland who may be impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or other financial challenges.

The funding comes as part of the continued benefits of the 2016 merger between Exelon and Pepco Holdings, which has provided more than $7.5 million in customer arrearage support to Maryland customers over the past four years. Pepco’s grant will provide funding to the Washington Area Fuel Fund, which is administered by The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command and provides emergency utility assistance to customers who are facing challenges that prevent them from meeting their energy needs.   

“We are committed to helping all our customers through these difficult times,” said Derrick Dickens, senior vice president and chief customer officer, Pepco Holdings. “These grants build on our support for local emergency funds and assistance agencies, small businesses and colleges, as well as support we are providing directly to our customers to help ensure they have the assistance they need.”

Salvation Army Area Commander Mark Woodcock

Customers who may be challenged in paying their bill must contact the company as soon as possible to establish a payment arrangement, which can be done online at pepco.com/help or by calling Pepco Customer Care at 202-833-7500. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pepco has helped thousands of customers secure energy assistance and establish payment arrangements, and this effort continues.

 “This generous gift is critical in helping Marylanders, who are struggling from the effects of the pandemic and other financial challenges, meet their energy needs,” said Salvation Army Area Commander Major Mark Woodcock. “We are pleased to continue our long partnership with Pepco in providing assistance and supporting our local communities.”

So far this year, including this donation, Pepco has provided more than $3.3 million in support to local nonprofits and local relief funds, supporting families, individuals and small businesses that may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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