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help with utility bills
Mar 21, 2012
i really need help with my utility bills, im ill my son works at a fast food and is a part time student. i am going to have no gas or electric what can i do
Mar 21, 2012
why do i have to pay for the old owners bill before i can put utilities in my name
Mar 19, 2012
My goodness such meanness I will pray for your spirit.
Who taught you such venemon?Was it family were you adopted?Or as I'm thinking just plain mean.Shame on you for you have no idea what compassion for others are.Bet you have alot of friends too.Once they get the gag in your mouth.Maggie May
Who taught you such venemon?Was it family were you adopted?Or as I'm thinking just plain mean.Shame on you for you have no idea what compassion for others are.Bet you have alot of friends too.Once they get the gag in your mouth.Maggie May
Mar 19, 2012
PATHETIC! Do you have no shame or what! You just got finished explaining that you are on section 8 and receive assistance from the government to keep a roof over you and your families head. Then you said PG&E was kind enough to work out a payment plan with you so you and your family would not be left without power. Nevertheless, you could'nt even keep up your part of the bargain. Yet, you blame a huge f***n vet bill and Xmas presents for your power being turned off! Get real lady, you are obviously one of the many lowlife lazy people in this country that feel they are owed something for some god forsaken reason! You need to grow up and learn how to be responsible instead of trying to find new ways to milk hardworking tax paying citizens money. People like you are BULLSHIT and should be cutoff from all assistance programs. Maybe if you lived in a third world country and had nothing you would be a little more appreciative and would realize what a "tough time" really was! Perfect example of how bad our country has trained these lazy trash losers that everything is owed to them and should be free! You are BULLSHIT!
Feb 3, 2012
Hi I am a single mother living in Oakland Ca who is currently without electricity. I am on section 8 (which is a low income housing program)
and during the holidays my power got shut off,I made arraignments but could not keep them with xmas and rent and a huge vet bill (we had to put our 11yr old dog down) and my daughters b-day 2weeks after xmas needless to say we fell on a tough time.So I decided to seek out all this "help" with my PG&E,Now I googled it and every single place that advertised help for "low income" families that I managed to actually get through to was NOT for "low income" families.To be eligible you had to be a "senior"or "disabled" or collecting social security! After spending hours on the phone I was PISSED off.These places that say "low income" need to advertise "help for low income seniors or low income people with disabilities" It's a joke a bunch of bullshit,there is no help for single mothers.It's very misleading.There is programs in Berkeley and San Fransisco but not Oakland? Bullshit
and during the holidays my power got shut off,I made arraignments but could not keep them with xmas and rent and a huge vet bill (we had to put our 11yr old dog down) and my daughters b-day 2weeks after xmas needless to say we fell on a tough time.So I decided to seek out all this "help" with my PG&E,Now I googled it and every single place that advertised help for "low income" families that I managed to actually get through to was NOT for "low income" families.To be eligible you had to be a "senior"or "disabled" or collecting social security! After spending hours on the phone I was PISSED off.These places that say "low income" need to advertise "help for low income seniors or low income people with disabilities" It's a joke a bunch of bullshit,there is no help for single mothers.It's very misleading.There is programs in Berkeley and San Fransisco but not Oakland? Bullshit
HOW DO I GET HELP PAYING MY UTILITY BILLS?
The Division of Public Utilities cannot physically assist any party with the payment of their utility bills. The Division of Public Utilities may intervene, and possibly mediate the informal complaint process where the utility may have violated Utah State Statute, Utah Public Service Commission Rules, or the Utility's published tariffs. The Division of Public Utilities can refer the party to programs administered by public agencies or in conjunction with the utilities themselves, that may assist the party in applying for utility payment assistance.
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TARGET (HEAT)
The HEAT program is Utah's version of the federal LIHEAP program (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). funded 100% by the Federal Government through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Utah State Department of Community and Culture (DCC). It is designed to assist eligible households to meet the rising costs of home heating by either electricity or natural gas. There is also a LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, administered by the same State office that can assist eligible parties to make their homes more energy efficient.
HEAT Information
How to apply
Application Instructions
Application
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This program is also administered by the Utah State Department of Community and Culture. It is administered through nine government and nonprofit agencies across the state, enables qualified low-income individuals and families to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce utility costs. Individuals, families, elderly people (age 60 or older), and the handicapped that are at or below 125 percent of the current federal poverty income guidelines are eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
More Information.
HOME ENERGY LIFELINE PROGRAM (HELP)
This program is also administered by the Utah State Department of Community and Culture, and is designed to assist eligible households to meet the rising costs of home electric energy.
You can obtain more information about these programs by contacting Sherm Roquiero at (801) 538-8644, Rosalinda Tsosie at (801) 538-8621 or Eva Salazar at (801) 538-8642 with Community and Economic development or the Energy Hotline 1-800-662-3633. Click here to visit their website.
Salt Lake County:
Heat 801-521-6107
Weatherization 801-359-2444Tooele County:
Heat 435-833-9766
Weatherization 801-359-2444Utah, Wasatch and Summit Counties:
Heat 801-377-0066
Weatherization 373-8333 x 117Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties:
Heat 801-394-9774
Weatherization 435-451-3256Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-752-7242Juab, MIllard, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute and Wayne Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-896-9222Beaver, Iron, Washington, Garfield and Kane Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-673-3548Dagget, Duchesne and Uintah Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-722-4518San Juan, Grand, Emery and Carbon Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-637-7323
UTAH TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (UTAP or Lifeline)
Under the Public Service Commission Rule R746-341-1 you may be eligible for a discount on monthly local phone service and one-time hook-up fees. It is funded through the Universal Services Fund (USF) approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the State of Utah. It provides a discount of approximately $13.25 a month for low-income households (135% of the federal poverty limit) with landline telephones and a 50% (up to $30) Link-Up discount for low-income households who desire to install a landline telephone in their home. As of June 2006, the Utah Lifeline program had over 29,000 participants.
More Information
Eligibility - Do You Qualify?
UTAP Application
Contact Information:
Shauna Springer 801-530-6433 sbenvegn@utah.gov
Eva Salazar 801-538-8642 esalazar@utah.gov
OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE:
- Southeastern Utah Association of Government's Heat Program
- Questar Gas assistance link
- The American Red Cross also administers their own 'Emergency Utility Assistance Programs'. They are REACH, LEND A HAND and Salt Lake City WATER ASSIST. For more information contact the American Red Cross office nearest you.
Sep 20, 2011
""WAIT PLEASE BEFORE U LOOK AWAY"" Hi my name is Frances Robles ,I live in phoenix az, I'm 28 years and a single parent with 5 children, and my only income is my daughters disability,and it goes to our rent,and whatever is left it goes part to the bills ,but this month, they came really high and I don't know what to do. I can't get me a job,cause I'm constanly ,sick of my kidneys, and still haveing to be going ,to the doctors all.the time ,and all this is so stressful to me I relly dnt hve any 1 to ask for help thts y I decided to give it a shot here nd c wht I can get help wth I dnt ask for much wht ever u can give will be gladly accepted thank you ,very much ,Frances Robles ,if there. Is more information needed ,you can send me an email to mia28robles@gmail.com
Aug 9, 2011
I've been every where in Jacksonville, Florida and there is NO HELP and my lights are due to be shut off on Friday. I can only find part-time work and only make $200 a week. I've had two sick pets this month with vet bills, and I am behind on everything. I lost my management job over two years ago and because I am in that age group where they say there is no discrimination, there is I have not bee able to find a full-time job that pays a liveable wage. I am greatful for the small part-time job that I do have, but when summer comes in Florida, I cannot live on $800 and pay over $200 in light bills each month. If anyone out there can help me it would be greatly appreciated.
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To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
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Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Program “WRAP” Helps With Paying Utility Bills
Dec 13, 2010
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund limited-income program “WRAP” (Weatherization Residential Assistance Partnership), provides valuable weatherization measures to help renters and homeowners reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. This program provides services to income-eligible electric, natural gas and oil heat customers.
Are You Eligible?
To determine if you are income-eligible, locate your family size on the chart below and the dollar amount next to it. If your family’s combined Gross Annual Income is this amount or less, you meet the state’s 60 percent income median, and qualify for the program.
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Income Guidelines for the 2010-2011 Fuel Season Gross Annual Income |
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| Family Size | 60% State Median |
| 1 | $31,712 |
| 2 | $41,470 |
| 3 | $51,228 |
| 4 | $60,986 |
| 5 | $70,743 |
| 6 | $80,501 |
| 7 | $82,331 |
| 8 | $84,160 |
In effect November 1, 2010
During the Visit
Specialists will assess the home’s energy efficiency and perform a wide range of weatherization services such as:
- Installing compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs)
- Caulking drafts, cracks and leaks in your windows and doors
- Installing water-saving faucet aerators and showerheads
Additional Services
In addition to the above services, our energy experts will evaluate the residence and determine if attic insulation and/or appliances are inefficient and are eligible for upgrades.
How Do I Apply?
To sign up for WRAP services, please complete this application [PDF:59 KB] or call 1-800-388-WRAP (9727) if you need assistance. Tenants/renters must have their landlord complete the Owner's Permission Statement which is included with the application. Landlords are required to grant permission for tenants in their buildings.
Mail completed forms to:
WRAP Weatherization Services
Northeast Utilities System
PO Box 270
Hartford, CT 06101-9902
WRAP is supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and is a partnership among Connecticut Light and Power, Connecticut Natural Gas, Yankee Gas, the state of Connecticut and local Community Action Agencies.
Nov 21, 2010
HOW DO I GET HELP PAYING MY UTILITY BILLS?
The Division of Public Utilities cannot physically assist any party with the payment of their utility bills. The Division of Public Utilities may intervene, and possibly mediate the informal complaint process where the utility may have violated Utah State Statute, Utah Public Service Commission Rules, or the Utility's published tariffs. The Division of Public Utilities can refer the party to programs administered by public agencies or in conjunction with the utilities themselves, that may assist the party in applying for utility payment assistance.
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TARGET (HEAT)
The HEAT program is Utah's version of the federal LIHEAP program (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). funded 100% by the Federal Government through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Utah State Department of Community and Culture (DCC). It is designed to assist eligible households to meet the rising costs of home heating by either electricity or natural gas. There is also a LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, administered by the same State office that can assist eligible parties to make their homes more energy efficient.
HEAT Information
How to apply
Application Instructions
Application
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This program is also administered by the Utah State Department of Community and Culture. It is administered through nine government and nonprofit agencies across the state, enables qualified low-income individuals and families to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce utility costs. Individuals, families, elderly people (age 60 or older), and the handicapped that are at or below 125 percent of the current federal poverty income guidelines are eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
More Information.
HOME ENERGY LIFELINE PROGRAM (HELP)
This program is also administered by the Utah State Department of Community and Culture, and is designed to assist eligible households to meet the rising costs of home electric energy.
You can obtain more information about these programs by contacting Sherm Roquiero at (801) 538-8644, Rosalinda Tsosie at (801) 538-8621 or Eva Salazar at (801) 538-8642 with Community and Economic development or the Energy Hotline 1-800-662-3633. Click here to visit their website.
Salt Lake County:
Heat 801-521-6107
Weatherization 801-359-2444Tooele County:
Heat 435-833-9766
Weatherization 801-359-2444Utah, Wasatch and Summit Counties:
Heat 801-377-0066
Weatherization 373-8333 x 117Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties:
Heat 801-394-9774
Weatherization 435-451-3256Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-752-7242Juab, MIllard, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute and Wayne Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-896-9222Beaver, Iron, Washington, Garfield and Kane Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-673-3548Dagget, Duchesne and Uintah Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-722-4518San Juan, Grand, Emery and Carbon Counties:
Heat and Weatherization 435-637-7323
UTAH TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (UTAP or Lifeline)
Under the Public Service Commission Rule R746-341-1 you may be eligible for a discount on monthly local phone service and one-time hook-up fees. It is funded through the Universal Services Fund (USF) approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the State of Utah. It provides a discount of approximately $13.25 a month for low-income households (135% of the federal poverty limit) with landline telephones and a 50% (up to $30) Link-Up discount for low-income households who desire to install a landline telephone in their home. As of June 2006, the Utah Lifeline program had over 29,000 participants.
More Information
Eligibility - Do You Qualify?
UTAP Application
Contact Information:
Shauna Springer 530-6433 sbenvegnu@utah.gov
Eva Salazar 538-8642 esalazar@utah.govOTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE:
- Southeastern Utah Association of Government's Heat Program
- Questar Gas assistance link
- The American Red Cross also administers their own 'Emergency Utility Assistance Programs'. They are REACH, LEND A HAND and Salt Lake City WATER ASSIST. For more information contact the American Red Cross office nearest you.
There are several programs in Massachusetts to help low-income households pay for their heating fuel and other utilities. Government help is available to pay for fuel, weatherization, and heating system repairs. In addition, low-income customers can get utility discounts, utility shutoff protection, and help from non-government programs.
For more information about Massachusetts energy assistance programs, click on a program name below:
Massachusetts Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), usually called fuel assistance, helps low-income households in Massachusetts pay their heating bills. LIHEAP eligibility is based on gross household income. Both homeowners and renters in Massachusetts may apply for this low-income energy assistance program. Most fuel assistance households also qualify for weatherization, utility discounts, and emergency furnace repairs for homeowners. Use the online Fuel Assistance Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for fuel assistance benefits.
Citizens Energy Heat Assistance Programs
Citizens Energy heat assistance programs give financial help to low-income Massachusetts residents who cannot afford to pay their heating bills. Citizens Energy has a program for people who use heating oil, and a program for people who heat with natural gas. The Oil Heat Program gives a voucher for free heating oil to low-income families and elderly residents of Massachusetts. The Citizens Energy Distrigas program gives a gas bill credit to eligible Massachusetts households who heat with natural gas.
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund helps people in need pay for their winter heating fuel and other energy bills. The Fund is for people who are facing a short-term financial crisis and do not qualify for government fuel assistance programs.
Utility Arrearage Programs
Utility arrearage programs help Massachusetts households pay overdue utility bills. Utility arrearage programs help households prevent utility shutoffs or restore utility service that has already been shut off. The programs offer payment plans, debt forgiveness, or a combination of the two.
Utility Discounts
Utility discounts are lower rates charged to low-income Massachusetts customers for gas, electricity, and telephone service. Massachusetts law requires regulated utility companies to offer discounted rates to customers who receive public assistance benefits and meet income limits.
Utility Shutoff Protection
Massachusetts laws prevent utility companies from shutting off service to households in special situations. These include senior households, low-income families with infants, and people with serious illnesses who cannot afford to pay their utility bills. During the winter months, utility companies cannot shut off heating-related utilities for households with a financial hardship.
MassSAVE
MassSAVE is an energy savings program for Massachusetts homeowners and renters. MassSAVE offers energy tips and information about free home energy assessments, energy-saving products, and loans, rebates, and other incentives for energy-saving home improvements.
If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations.
Nov 21, 2010
Organizations that can help you pay your utility bills.
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Missouri Weatherization Assistance Program - federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling costs for low income persons through improving the energy efficiency of their homes. | ||||||||||
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Black Hills Cares - provides funds to help people with their energy bills or emergency energy-related expenses. |
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"Heat Share" program by the Salvation Army - provides assistance with heating and cooling bills, and when funds permit, with emergency repairs to furnaces, air conditioners and hot-water heaters. Contact your local Salvation Army location for assistance. |
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Empire's Action to Support the Elderly ("E.A.S.E.") - program to assist seniors with their overdue electric bills. |
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Project Help by Empire District Electric Company provides assistance to senior citizens and handicapped persons. |
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"IShare" and "IRap" programs by the Independence, Missouri Power and Light Department assist low-income and seniors with their utility bills. Contact your Community Services League for assistance. | ||||||||||
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"Dollar More" - program by AmerenUE assists lower income individuals with their utility bills. |
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"Dollar Aide" by Kansas City Power & Light helps people in need pay their utility bills. Contact KCP&L for assistance. |
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Energy Assistance program by Missouri Gas Energy provides emergency assistance to assist with payment of utility bills. | ||||||||||
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DOLLAR HELP - a non-profit corporation supported by Laclede Gas Company that provides private funds to low-income, elderly, and disabled households to prevent the cut-off of the household's heat. DOLLAR HELP is available only if you have qualified for LIHEAP. For information, contact: St. Louis City & Wellston Residents - Human Development Corporation (HDC)652-5100 St. Louis County Residents - Metroplex, Inc. 863-0015 |
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Operation "Round Up" – program by several local power companies provides energy assistance funds to local non-profit organizations and individuals in need:
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Caring Co-op Neighbors – a customer-funded program North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative to assist members who meet eligibility requirements. Members in need can receive up to $2,500 assistance annually. Apply through the Green Hills Community Action Agency or the Missouri Division of Family Services | ||||||||||
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FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP)
If you or someone you know may have trouble paying for heat this winter, the Office of Energy and Planning’s (OEP) Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) may be able to provide some relief. FAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. OEP in turn contracts with six local Community Action Agencies (also known as CAAs) to provide service to eligible households.
As funds become available, the Fuel Assistance Program provides benefits to income eligible New Hampshire households to assist with heating costs. Renters and homeowners are eligible for the Fuel Assistance Program.
For application information, contact the Community Action Agency in your area.
For administrative information, contact OEP.
National Grid (formerly KeySpan Energy Delivery) and Northern Utilities now offer a discount program for eligible low-income customers in New Hampshire who heat with natural gas. You are eligible for these programs if you or a member of your household qualify for any of the following programs:
- Fuel Assistance
- Electric Assistance Program
- Supplemental Security Income
- Women, Infants and Children
- Commodity Surplus Foods (for women, infants and children)
- Elderly Commodity Surplus Foods
- Temporary Aid to Needy Families
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Head Start
- Aid to Permanently and Totally Disabled
- Aid to the Needy Blind
- Old Age Assistance
- Food Stamps
Fuel Assistance recipients do not need to apply. You will be automatically enrolled in the program when your gas utility is notified about your fuel assistance benefit.
Customers of National Grid and Northern Utilities who believe they qualify should contact their gas company directly, either National Grid at 1-800-262-4111 or Northern Utilities at 1-800-552-3044.
ELECTRIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The statewide Electric Assistance Program (EAP) provides qualifying customers with a discount on their monthly electric bill. The electric utilities work with Community Action Agencies located throughout the state to identify and enroll eligible customers for the statewide EAP.
The discount is based on the household gross income and the type of space heating used in the home. Eligibility is determined by total household income and the number of household members. Income is based upon a household’s gross income at the time of application. New applicants may be placed on a waiting list for benefits. However, it is very important for you to complete the application. In the event that funds become available, your application will be considered.
To apply for Electric Assistance, contact your Community Action Agency. If you need additional assistance please contact:
New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10
Concord NH 03301-2429
Phone: (603) 271-2431
Fax: (603) 271-3878
TDD Access - Relay NH: 1-800-735-2964
Consumer Assistance: 1-800-852-3793
e-mail: puc@puc.nh.gov
Directions to the NHPUC
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WXN)
The State of New Hampshire's Weatherization Assistance Program (WXN) is designed to reduce household energy use and costs in the homes of low-income persons throughout the state by installing energy efficiency improvements.
The Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) operates the Weatherization Program with grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. OEP subcontracts with New Hampshire’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) which are responsible for operating and delivering weatherization services at the local level.
OEP, whenever possible, collaborates with the electric and natural gas utilities’ energy efficiency programs to enhance the weatherization services provided to low-income households in New Hampshire. Please contact your electric and/or gas utility for more information about the utility sponsored programs. To contact your electric utility go to nhsaves.com. To contact your natural gas utility go to gasnetworks.com.
Once an applicant is determined income eligible, the application is placed on a waiting list. An energy auditor will contact the applicant to schedule a time to perform a comprehensive home energy audit. The audit includes diagnostic testing, which is performed by an OEP-certified energy auditor. The following are installed in order of priority based on the energy audit findings:
1 - measures designed to reduce general heat waste;
2 - wall and/or attic insulation where appropriate;
3 - evaluations of and repairs to heating systems (funding is limited).
To apply for Weatherization Assistance, contact your Community Action Agency. If you need additional assistance please contact:
Andy Gray
Weatherization Program Manager
Office of Energy and Planning
4 Chenell Drive
Concord NH 03301-8501
Phone: (603) 271-6359
Fax: (603) 271-2615
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM (TANF)
Available through the Department of Health & Human Services, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children through either the Family Assistance Program (FAP) or the New Hampshire Employment Program (NHEP). To qualify, the dependent children must lack parental support or care due to death, continued absence or because one or both parents in a two-parent home are disabled, unemployed or working less than 100 hours a month.
The Emergency Assistance Program (EA) allows families eligible for TANF to obtain or retain safe and healthy housing. EA payments can be applied to rent, mortgage and utility arrearages; rent and utility deposits; and fuel deliveries. EA can only be used in a true emergency such as homelessness, termination of a utility, or lack of heat, hot water, or cooking fuel.
For further information, contact:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF)
Department of Health & Human Services
Brown Building
129 Pleasant Street
Concord NH 03301-3857
Phone: (603) 271-4238 or 800-852-3345 x4238
Fax: (603) 271-4637
TDD ACCESS: 800-735-2964
Directions to Brown Building
The Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHN) was established to help New Hampshire's working poor, elderly, handicapped, and others in financial crisis who do not qualify for other fuel assistance and have received a disconnect notice from their electric or natural gas company. Since 1992, more than 1,100 families have been helped each year.
For more information or to apply, New Hampshire residents should contact their local Community Action Agency.
Other assistance may be found for either low-income or non low-income households by contacting:
Your town or city welfare office
Your local house of worship
Your heating vendor
The Salvation Army
Telephone your local Community Action Agency (CAA) office to set up an appointment or learn more about the application process for Fuel Assistance, Electric Assistance, Weatherization services, or Neighbor Helping Neighbor.
For Belknap & Merrimack County Residents:
Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc.
Concord 225-6880
Franklin 934-3444
Laconia 524-5512
Meredith 279-4096
Suncook 485-7824
Warner 456-2207
www.bm-cap.org
For Rockingham County Residents:
Rockingham Community Action, Inc.
Salem 898-8435
Portsmouth 436-3896 or Toll Free: 1-800-639-3896
www.rcaction.org
For Hillsborough County Residents:
Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc.
Nashua 889-3440 / 1-877-211-0723
Manchester 647-4470 / 1-800-322-1073
Peterborough 924-2243 / 1-877-757-7048
Hillsborough 464-5835 (Monday and Friday)
Milford 673-0756 (Tuesday and Thursday)
Greenville 878-3364 (Wednesday)
www.snhs.org
For Cheshire & Sullivan County Residents:
Southwestern Community Services
Keene 352-7512
Claremont 542-9528 or Toll Free: 1-800-529-0005
www.scshelps.org
For Strafford County Residents:
Strafford County Community Action
Dover 749-1334
Rochester 332-3963
Milton 652-9893
Farmington 755-9305
www.straffcap.org
For Coos, Carroll & Grafton County Residents:
Tri-County Community Action
Coos County
Berlin 752-3248
Colebrook 237-8168
Lancaster 788-4477
Carroll County
Tamworth 323-7400 or Toll Free: 1-888-842-3835
Grafton County
Littleton 444-6653
Plymouth 536-8222
Woodsville 747-3013
Lebanon 443-6100
www.tccap.org
Area Code for all numbers listed is 603
During the winter months, there is increased protection for customers of natural gas, electric and steam utilities. While customers can still be disconnected if they fail to make payments on their gas, electric or steam bills, it is more difficult to be disconnected in the wintertime.
From November 15 to March 31, a utility company may not disconnect a customer’s service:
- If the customer does not use electric service for heating and the balance owed for service provided is less than $225;
- If the customer does not use gas service for heating and the balance owed for service provided is less than $125;
- If the customer has electric, gas, or steam heat, the utility may not disconnect service if the balance owed for service provided is less than $450.
Utilities must seek commission approval before disconnecting the service of residential customers known to be 65 years or older and customers with a known financial hardship.
Customers with medical emergencies have additional protection from disconnection at any time of the year. If you or someone in your family has a medical condition which would be adversely impacted by the disconnection of your utility service, contact your utility.
For complete information regarding Winter Disconnection Rules, contact the Public Utilities Commission Web site or call the Consumer Assistance Line at 1-800-852-3793.
If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations.
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Missouri Weatherization Assistance Program - federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling costs for low income persons through improving the energy efficiency of their homes. | ||||||||||
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Missouri Low Income Energy Assistance Program - program to assist qualifying households with the payment of a portion of their residential winter heating costs. | ||||||||||
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Black Hills Cares - provides funds to help people with their energy bills or emergency energy-related expenses. |
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"Heat Share" program by the Salvation Army - provides assistance with heating and cooling bills, and when funds permit, with emergency repairs to furnaces, air conditioners and hot-water heaters. Contact your local Salvation Army location for assistance. |
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Empire's Action to Support the Elderly ("E.A.S.E.") - program to assist seniors with their overdue electric bills. |
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Project Help by Empire District Electric Company provides assistance to senior citizens and handicapped persons. |
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"IShare" and "IRap" programs by the Independence, Missouri Power and Light Department assist low-income and seniors with their utility bills. Contact your Community Services League for assistance. | ||||||||||
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"Dollar More" - program by AmerenUE assists lower income individuals with their utility bills. |
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"Dollar Aide" by Kansas City Power & Light helps people in need pay their utility bills. Contact KCP&L for assistance. |
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Energy Assistance program by Missouri Gas Energy provides emergency assistance to assist with payment of utility bills. | ||||||||||
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DOLLAR HELP - a non-profit corporation supported by Laclede Gas Company that provides private funds to low-income, elderly, and disabled households to prevent the cut-off of the household's heat. DOLLAR HELP is available only if you have qualified for LIHEAP. For information, contact: St. Louis City & Wellston Residents - Human Development Corporation (HDC)652-5100 St. Louis County Residents - Metroplex, Inc. 863-0015 |
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Operation "Round Up" � program by several local power companies provides energy assistance funds to local non-profit organizations and individuals in need:
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Caring Co-op Neighbors � a customer-funded program North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative to assist members who meet eligibility requirements. Members in need can receive up to $2,500 assistance annually. Apply through the Green Hills Community Action Agency or the Missouri Division of Family Services | ||||||||||
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Make your home more energy efficient |
