Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA)
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program was established in 1980. It reduces the cost of heating fuels for Albertans who do not have access to natural gas service in their area. These individuals generally reside in remote locations in the province and are not located in a current natural gas distributors franchise area.
Comments on Funding:
The program provides direct rebates to Albertans of up to 25% of the cost of fuel (less GST and carbon levy) on annual consumption of up to:
18,185 litres (4,000 gallons) of propane
or 12,275 litres (2,800 gallons) of heating oil
or a proportionate combination of both
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must have primary residence outside the franchise boundaries of a natural gas distributor,
If natural gas service extends to your location in the future, your eligibility for heating oil/propane rebates terminates, regardless of whether you choose to receive natural gas services from the local distributor.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit completed application and original or copy of your invoices/delivery tickets for heating oil and/or propane rebates to:
Rural Utilities
Remote Area Heating Allowance
Suite 200, J.G. O’Donoghue Building
7000 113 Street
Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6
Fax: 780-422-1613
Email: ruralutilities@gov.ab.ca
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. RAHA Application Form
2. Original or copy of your invoices/delivery tickets for heating oil and/or propane
Other Things to Note:
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