(Jan. 11, 2020) The Nantucket Food, Fuel and Rental Assistance program is accepting applications for fuel/utility assistance for this heating season through programs like the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Salvation Army’s Good Neighbor Energy Program and other direct-payment funding sources.Applications are open to both renters and homeowners who meet the programs’ qualifications. The fuel-assistance program runs through April 30 each year.
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As temperatures begin to dip, APS is offering several programs to help reduce monthly bills. It also offers simple tips to help keep your home warm, like opening curtains or
blinds in the day but making sure to close them at night. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers
’Tis the season to turn up the heat.
While temperatures have been somewhat higher than normal lately, Mother Nature could easily change that as the new year approaches. In order to stay warm but not empty your wallet, APS the state’s largest power provider is offering programs and tips to help lower your monthly power bill as well as assistance due to the ongoing pandemic.
Last year, Arizona Public Service Company (APS) suspended late fees and disconnections for nonpayment from March through December.
APS also distributed almost $9 million via a special Customer Support Fund that provided one-time bill credits of up to $300 for residential customers and $1,000 for small businesses.Â
âOur pandemic bill relief programs have assisted more than 65,000 customers in 2020 to help those impacted by COVID-19 get back on their feet,â said Monica Whiting, APS chief customer officer.
She said APS will continue to waive late fees for residential and business customers through Oct. 15.
Beginning with January bills, APS will automatically place residential customers with past due balances of $75 or more on an eight-month payment plan.
Financial Assistance to Help Pay Energy Bills Is Available
Financial Assistance to Help Pay Energy Bills Is Available
Customers can donate to help neighbors in need or receive assistance with the Hometown Care Energy Fund
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, January 5, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Alliant Energy encourages customers to apply for assistance if they need financial support to help pay their energy bills. The company is proactively informing customers of available resources that can help provide them with peace of mind and prevent getting behind on bills, especially as more people see a reduction in income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“If you need assistance, you are not alone. We encourage customers who are struggling to take advantage of available resources to stay on track,” said Linda Mattes, Vice President of Customer and IT Operations at Alliant Energy. “We are being flexible and are here to help customers during this difficult time.”