If your Laurens Electric bill is stretching your budget, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to handle it alone either. Whether you’re behind on payments, worried about peak season bills, or just trying to cut down on your monthly costs, Laurens Electric Cooperative (LEC) has several programs that can help.
From flexible billing options to rebates, free energy assessments, and even cash assistance, here’s everything you need to know to start saving money on your Laurens Electric bill today.
Get Help Paying Your Electric Bill
If you’re facing a shutoff or just can’t keep up with your current bill, don’t wait to reach out for help. LEC partners with local organizations across its service area to provide emergency assistance for members who need it most.
There are many organizations that can help you with your Laurens Electric bills, including:
| Agency | County | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| SHARE | Anderson County | 864-224-7028 |
| Golden Strip Emergency Relief Center | Greenville County | 864-688-2233 |
| Greenville Area Helpline | Greenville County | 864-476-3333 |
| Salvation Army | Greenville County | 864-235-4803 |
| SHARE | Greenville County | 864-269-0700 |
| St. Vincent De Paul | Greenville County | 864-288-4884 |
| United Ministries | Greenville County | 864-232-6463 |
| Greer Relief & Resources | Greer County | 864-848-5355 |
| Gleamns | Laurens County | 864-984-5123 |
| Laurens Baptist Crisis Center | Laurens County | 864-984-2966 |
| United Ministries | Laurens County | 864-938-9070 |
| First Baptist Church | Spartanburg County | 864-583-7245 |
| Gleamns | Spartanburg County | 864-707-5029 |
| Salvation Army | Spartanburg County | 864-576-6670 |
| Total Ministries | Spartanburg County | 864-585-9167 |
| Helping Hands | Woodruff County | 864-476-2401 |
| Salvation Army | Woodruff County | 864-476-2201 |
You can also call 211 to connect with other organizations who may be able to assist you with paying your Laurens Electric bills.
Save Money on Your Future Bills
There are several programs that may also be able to help you reduce the cost of your future bills as well.
AveragePay
LEC’s AveragePay program helps you avoid large fluctuations in your electric bill by using a rolling 12-month average. This makes your bill more predictable, so you won’t face extreme highs in peak seasons.
There’s no sign-up fee or service charge. Your bill will still show the actual number of kilowatt-hours used. As long as you’ve been a Laurens Electric customer for at least one year, you can sign up for this service.
FlexPay
If you get Social Security, disability, or another fixed income, FlexPay lets you shift your billing schedule to better align with when you get paid. They’ll still read the meter at the same time, but your bills will arrive earlier and this can give you more time before the payment becomes due.
Smart Thermostat Program
Cutting back on energy use doesn’t mean going without—it just means being smarter about how your home uses power. LEC offers programs that give you cash back or bill credits just for participating.
Smart thermostats can reduce your power use automatically without sacrificing comfort. LEC makes it easier to upgrade by offering several thermostats starting at just $50.
Once you install them and enroll in the program, you’re eligible for a $50 annual incentive payment. They offer the incentive because this thermostat allows them to make small adjustments to your thermostat during peak hours to help lower your energy usage.
Power Saving Rewards
If you let Laurens Electric manage your energy use during peak hours, you may be eligible for incentive payments. For example, if you enroll your air conditioner, you can get a one-time $25 credit and $8 a month from June to September. If you have a pool pump, you could get another $25 one-time credit and $3 a month during the summer months as well.
If you enroll in both, you could save up to $94 in the first year! Enroll here.
Home Energy Audits
Want to know exactly where your home is wasting energy? Laurens Electric offers free phone or online energy assessments to help you figure out where you can save. If you enroll in Power Saver Rewards, you may be able to get a free in-home energy audit as well!
You can get started easily by filling out the form on the coop website. Request yours today.
Other Helpful Programs
There are other ways that you may be able to get help from Laurens Electric, including:
- Capital Credits. When you become a member of LEC, you’re not just a customer—you’re a co-owner. That means when the cooperative earns more than it needs to cover expenses, those extra funds are returned to members as Capital Credits. Your share is based on how much electricity you used.
- Pay It Forward. Each month, a randomly selected LEC employee receives $500 to donate to a cause of their choice. This all comes from employee fundraising—not customer bills—and supports neighbors helping neighbors.
- Youth Scholarships. High school students can apply for the Washington Youth Tour and the Cooperative Youth Summit, where they’ll learn leadership skills, earn scholarships, and connect with other young leaders. Applications open in January each year.
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There are many ways to save money and get help with your Laurens Electric bill. Check out your options on their website or call them at 1-800-942-3141 to apply for programs or get help with your bill.