The Gastonia Electric Assistance Resource (GEAR) program was designed to offer assistance to very low-income customers to offset the electric rate increase.
No applications are being accepted right now.
The program is full.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The program provides the following:
- Enables customers with very low incomes to manage and afford electricity.
- Provides a monthly credit of $25 to $35 per month for twelve months for approved applicants.
- This program is not an emergency or crisis assistance program. Assistance is only available to customers with an established City of Gastonia Electric account who are current on their electric bill; past-due or disconnection situations are not eligible
For general inquiries, email Jeannette Salce at Jeannette.Salce@GastoniaNC.gov or call 704-869-1016.
The Office of Housing and Community Engagement is located at the Garland Municipal Business Center at 150 S. York Street on the second floor.
Contact Information
Garland Municipal Business Center
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
(PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
Jeannette Salce, Housing Counselor
704-869-1016 (office)
Email Jeannette Salce
Jeannette Salce, Housing Counselor
704-869-1016 (office)
Email Jeannette Salce