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!
Jennifer Neumeyer
Any programs for Minnesota Power in Minnesota. I’m on SSI and have food stamps and I have limited income and anything would help.
Nicole
Hi, Jennifer! I’ll add that to our research list and we’ll see what we can find! 🙂
Sunshine Crowe
What about ece
Riley Thomson
Sunshine,
I just added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Amanda
I dont see any from Minnesota. I have Xcel energy where I am at here! 🙂
Riley Thomson
Amanda,
I just added this to our research list. Check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Amber Erdman
BRAINERD Public Utilities needs to be researched and put on here. They gouge you every month. It’s insane!!!
Riley Thomson
Amber,
I went ahead and added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Karen Rothschadl
Ottertail Power Company is not listed
Riley Thomson
Karen,
I just added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Jennifer
I’m asking about Connexus, do they have discounts for low income,EBT card users?
Thank you!
Riley Thomson
Jennifer,
I added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
S
Please add Dakota Electric. Thanks!
Riley Thomson
S,
Make sure you scroll down and click on the links to find more information about your power company. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Sierra Stadler
Can you add Nobles Cooperative Electric?
Riley Thomson
Sierra,
I added this. Thanks.
-Riley
Elizabeth Collins
I don’t see my company that I use!!!
Riley Thomson
Elizabeth,
What company do you use? I’ll add it to the research list.
-Riley
Shannon Swenson
todd wadena electric
JAY JOHNSON
ARE THEIR DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS WHO ARE LIVING ONLY ON SOCIAL SECURITY. i AM 71 YEARS OLD WITH A DISABILITY AND IN FAILING HEALTH AND CANNOT AFFORD TO RUN MY AIR CONDITIONING DURING THESE VERY HOT AND HUMID MONTHS DURING THE YEAR. I NEED HELP !!!
Hannah Benge
What sort of discounts are you looking for? You can look on our website by area or my topic, and there are a variety of things you may be able to find help with. – Hannah
Catherine Siem
Hello,
I am a 60 year old single mom on disability due to a life threatening disease. Lake Country Power is our only source of electricity that we are able to get. They are the highest price electric company around here. Each month they also charge $40 just for using their electric. The only source of help that I have been able to find is through Itasca County energy assistance program. I receive if they have enough funds roughly around $200 towards my electric each year. I am unable to find any other sources to help me through Lake country power. I would very much appreciate any information that you could give me that will help us.
Hannah Benge
We are so sorry to hear you haven’t found help yet. I know it can be such a struggle with high electric bills. I have added this to the research list! Thank you- Hannah