Since its inception the Eblen Energy project has delivered hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil, natural gas and assisted with electric bills to families in our community living with illnesses and disabilities. In partnership with Biltmore Oil Company, and cooperations with other oil distributors, Progress Energy and Public Service Gas Company, the Eblen Energy Project provides much needed assistance to families in need throughout the year. By providing heating oil and assistance with funding for gas and electric bills, we can help insure that our neighbors are not left out in the cold or have to choose between keeping their lights on and other necessities.

Eblen Energy Programs

Crisis Intervention Program

A partnership between Eblen Energy and the Buncombe County Department of Social Services, the Crisis Intervention Program provides heating and utility assistance to low income families in Buncombe County. CIP is a federal program that assist's with emergency heating and cooling, with a final notice. The maximum allotment for the CIP program is $300 per family, per year. The Crisis Intervention Program will also pay for deposits on electric or gas service and to assist in the purchase of heating oil, propane, wood, coal, and furnace repair.

Project Share

Like the CIP program, the Project Share program in Buncombe County is a partnership between the Buncombe County Department of Social Services and Eblen Energy. A unique program developed by Progress Energy provides utility assistance to low income families in North and South Carolina. Since its origin in 1982, Project Share has provided over $13 million to more than 110,000 families needing heating assistance. Employee and customer campaigns help raise funds for Project Share each fall, and the Progress Energy Foundation provides $250,00 in matching funds.

Locally the funds are distributed to the Buncombe County Department of Social Services and in turn to Eblen Energy to distribute to families in need. Project Share will pay up to $300 per family, twice during the year. This program is open to CP&L customers only. Funds can be used to provide assistance for all types of heating and cooling emergencies such as final notices on electric and gas bills, and to pay for oil, propane, wood and coal.