Charleston County Human Services Commission

The low income home energy assistance program provides emergency assistance to low income residents of charleston, berkely and dorchester counties. The orgasnization collaborates with local energy providers to leverage funding for these programs in addition to financial support. In 2023, over 12,482 families were served.

The weatherization program addresses insulation, infiltration and minor repairs of homes to conserve energy in berkely, beaufort, charleston, dorchester and jasper counties. Priority for this program goes to homes with senior citizens, families with disabilities, children under the age of 6 and households with high energy usage and energy burdens. During 2023, a total of 24 families were served.