The electric bill can be a budget-buster when you’re surviving on a low income. Fortunately, your power company can usually help. There are several unknown or little-advertised programs that power companies may offer that can help lower the cost of your power bill.
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Most power companies offer a budget billing plan, which averages the annual cost of electricity in a home and bills the customer in 12 even installments. This can help low-income customers maintain a budget and avert payment problems, especially during the more expensive winter months.Just click the link below to find out what discounts, rebates and other money-saving programs are offered by YOUR local utility company!
American Electric Power (AEP)
Are you having trouble with your AEP bill? You might be able to get help with it through the company’s various programs. You might also be able to get help paying your bill using community agencies and state agencies. Customers could get help with level payments and other resources through the company. Check here to see everything we’ve found!
Buckeye Rural Electric
Buckeye Rural Electric offers level payments, arrangements and even free energy audits to customers who qualify. Since Buckeye Rural Electric is a part of Touchstone, you get tons of benefits just for being a member of the co-op. To see what we’ve found for Buckeye Rural Electric, click here!
Cleveland Public Power
Do you need help with your Cleveland Public Power bill? You could get it! There are programs available from the company and also from community resources that might be able to help you save money on your bills, avoid shut-off and upgrade your home for free. To find out more about the programs Cleveland Public Power offers and so much more, check this article out.
Dayton Power and Light
As a Dayton Power and Light customer, you might be able to get help with your bills and with things that can make paying your bills easier. You might also qualify for free home upgrades, rebates and so much more from the company. To learn more about everything lavailable, click here.
Dominion Energy
Your Dominion Energy bill doesn’t have to be a burden each month! We found ways you can get help paying your bill and get options to upgrade your home so your bills aren’t so expensive. Dominion Energy might be able to help you with their budget billing programs and also might be able to provide payment arrangements for those who qualify. Go here to see what we’ve found!
Duke Energy
Is your Duke Energy bill too expensive? We found help! You could get assistance with payment arrangements, extensions and even the budget billing program. We also found community and state resources that might help you pay your bill and upgrade your home. Click here for more help with Duke Energy.
Illuminating Company (First Energy)
As a First Energy customer, you can get help with so many different resources. Since the Illuminating Company is a part of the bigger First Energy, you could get help with your bill! There are many resources available to help make paying your bill easier. Learn more about them right here.
Just Energy
If you’re a Just Energy supplier customer, you might be able to get help with your bills. Your company might team up with Just Energy to automatically help you start saving. You can see everything we’ve found for Just Energy customers by clicking here.
Ohio Edison (First Energy)
Ohio Edison is a part of First Energy and that means you could get all the benefits that come from being a First Energy customer. There are many options available to help you pay your bill, lower your bill and even avoid shut-off. We also found help for customers who want to upgrade their homes. To learn more, click here.
South Central Power
Is your South Central Power bill out of control? You could get help with it! Use the assistance program for low-income customers and even use the budget billing program to make your bill easier to pay. Learn more about what we’ve found here.
Toledo Edison (First Energy)
If your Toledo Edison bill is too much, you might be able to get help. Toledo Edison is a part of First Energy and the company has many resources that might make paying your bill easier. Go here to find out more about all the things we’ve found for Toledo Edison customers!
Vectren
Are you a Vectren customer? If yes and you’re struggling to pay your bill, help might be available! We found ways to lower your bill, upgrade your house and maybe even save yourself from shut-off. Check out what we’ve found here.
Duke energy in clermont county, city of goshen, ohio
Hi, Jonny! We just finished some research on Duke Energy in Ohio. Click here to see what we found! Thanks for asking!
Hi, what about Dominion Energy?
Thanks!
Hi, Dylan! Here’s what Chloe found for Dominion Energy! Sorry for the delay!
AEP (Canton 44703)
Hi, Julie! Here’s what we found for AEP. Thank you for your patience!
South central
Hey, Erin! I’ve added that to our research list. Thanks! 🙂
American power and Light
Hi, Rebeka! I’ve added that to our research list. Thanks!
South Central Power in Ohio
Hi, Lori! We’ve added that to our research list and we’ll get that information for you as soon as we can. 🙂
Cleveland public power
Hi, Lisa! I’ve added that to the research list and we’ll get that written up as soon as we can. Thanks for letting me know!
Hamilton ohio utilities
Hey, Lexi! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information as soon as we can. Thanks! 🙂
What about frontier power in Coshocton Ohio? I just moved and am having a hard time. I cannot get propane for my stove until next Friday. I’m using microwave and an electric skillet and the fire for myself, and 2 daughter’s
Hi, Caleigh! I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time. I’ve added Frontier Power to our list and we’ll see what we can find for you. It might be a little while because our list is so long. In the meantime, you can click here to see the United Way resource map for your area. There’s usually an agency somewhere that can help you out and the United Way is the best way to get that information quickly. 🙂
Buckeye rural electric company Jackson county Ohio 45656
Hi, Tammy! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll see what we can find! 🙂
Village of Yellow Springs
ohio 45387
Thanks, Michelle! I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll get that information for you as soon as we can. 🙂
Can you tell me if South Central Power Company has any programs for the disabled?
Hi, Tena! Chloe should be finishing this article within the next two weeks. I’ll be sure to tell her to pay special attention to any programs that may benefit disabled customers! Thank you! 🙂
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. My bill is over $300 each month and I’m on Full Disability.
Yikes, Laura! That’s a crazy high bill. I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll see what we can find to help you.
Washington Electric Co-Op
440 Highland Ridge Rd, Marietta, OH 45750
Thanks, Roland! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll investigate Washington Electric Co-Op as soon as we can!
Buckeye rural company Gallipoli’s Ohio 45632
Hi, Kourtney! That company is on our research list and should be finished very soon! Please check back in the next two weeks or so. 🙂
Hello. Do you have anything for AMP power for the village of Montpelier, Ohio? They say they don’t offer budget plans.
Kimberly,
I just added AMP Power to our research list. Here are some tips to lower your power bill:
https://lowincomerelief.com/save-money-on-your-power-bill/
-Chloe
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