What is Project Help?

Project Help is a service provided by Cookeville Electric and the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation and is administered by Helping Hands of Putnam County. Project Help provides assistance to seniors, the disabled, and needy individuals and families to pay for utility bills.

See the TVA website at www.energyright.com\savingenergy for energy saving tips and home evaluation to help you conserve and decrease your utility bill.

Who can qualify for Project Help?

1. Seniors over 60 years of age

2. Individuals with disabilities

3. Persons in dire economic need, with special consideration given to families with children.

How is Project Help funded?

Project Help is funded through voluntary donations added to the electric bills of contributing Cookeville Electric and Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation customers and through general community donations.

How can I assist Project Help?

You may make arrangements with your electric service to have them list a monthly donation amount due on your utility bill. Direct donations are also accepted.

Cookeville Electric, P.O. Box 998, Cookeville, TN 38503-0998

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, 1794 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501