Explore verified programs, benefits, and step-by-step guides designed to keep households connected to essential services across the nation.
Low-income families who are struggling may get financial help from Ameren in Missouri. The energy company provides people who need help, including seniors or the disabled, with assistance for paying their utility, electric and heating bills
Several crisis and disconnection prevention programs are offered by AEP Ohio. Or the energy company can refer low income families to various government utility bill assistance programs or non-profit agencies
Progress Energy, now known as Duke Energy, provides qualified low income customers with several financial assistance programs, payment plans, and discounts
The energy provider will offer customers a number of options. Find everything from government grants to pay electric or utility bills to payments plans from NYSEG or free energy conservation measures
Austin Energy offers low-income customers help with paying bills, access to financial assistance programs as well as payments plans
Low income customers of AES Ohio can get help paying their light and power bills. There is emergency help from local charities that partner with the energy company as well as programs from the government, such as HEAP
Customers in Arkansas and eastern Texas who receive their energy from Southwestern Electric Power Company, or SWEPCO, have several assistance programs available to them
Southern California Edison (SCE) offers several financial assistance programs to low-income families. Some are funded by the federal or state government, and others are administered directly by the utility company
Low income customers of PPL Electric have several resources available to them. In addition, the energy company will always try to work with individuals facing a disconnection in order to find a solution
Updating or remodeling a home can be expensive, but there are ways to save money and to make it more affordable. Anyone who is taking on one of these projects can do one of many things, ranging from “pouring money” into the remodel or they
loan program provides homeowners with low cost financing known as the 203(k) program. The interest rates will vary, but in general the funds are provided at a much lower cost to anyone that is seeking money for their home
Low-income families, seniors immigrants and people with no money will get a free attorney from New Mexico Legal Aid. This is a federal government funded organization that offers in person, phone, and online consultations