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. These can help lower the cost of your power bill.
Most power companies offer a budget billing plan. This plan 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.
Some companies even offer free energy-efficiency improvements (including free LED light bulbs!) and moratoriums that prevent your power from being shut off during the winter.
Just click the link below to find out what discounts, rebates and other money-saving programs are offered by YOUR local utility company!
CenterPoint Energy
Connexus Energy
MN Power
Otter Tail Power
XCel Energy
Don’t see your company? Let us know in the comments!
Any programs for Minnesota Power in Minnesota. I’m on SSI and have food stamps and I have limited income and anything would help.
Hi, Jennifer! I’ll add that to our research list and we’ll see what we can find! 🙂
I dont see any from Minnesota. I have Xcel energy where I am at here! 🙂
Amanda,
I just added this to our research list. Check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
BRAINERD Public Utilities needs to be researched and put on here. They gouge you every month. It’s insane!!!
Amber,
I went ahead and added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Ottertail Power Company is not listed
Karen,
I just added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
I’m asking about Connexus, do they have discounts for low income,EBT card users?
Thank you!
Jennifer,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Please add Dakota Electric. Thanks!
S,
Make sure you scroll down and click on the links to find more information about your power company. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Can you add Nobles Cooperative Electric?
Sierra,
I added this. Thanks.
-Riley
I don’t see my company that I use!!!
Elizabeth,
What company do you use? I’ll add it to the research list.
-Riley