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.
Some companies even offer free energy-efficiency improvements (including free LED light bulbs!), free weatherization upgrades and even payment assistance programs!
Just click the link below to find out what discounts, rebates and other money-saving programs are offered by YOUR local utility company!
Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri offers payment agreements, budget billing and energy investment credits to customers who qualify. If you need help paying your bills or if you want to upgrade your home for free, you might be able to do it through the Ameren Missouri power company. You might also qualify for other discounts that could help you save even more on your bills. To see everything we’ve found out about Ameren Missouri, click here.
City Utilities in Springfield
Are you a City Utilities customer in Springfield? You might be able to get help paying your bill. If you’re in an energy crisis, if you’re disabled or if you’re low income, options are available that might make it easier to pay your bill. You could qualify for assistance from City Utilities as well as the community agencies that provide help to customers. To learn more about City Utilities in Springfield and see everything we’ve found, check this article.
Empire District Electric
Get help with your Empire Electric bill! We found resources from the company that might make it easier for you to lower your energy usage and even make things easier for paying your bills. Click here to see what we’ve found!
Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L)
Is your KCP&L bill too much to handle? You might have options! We found help through community agencies, through KCP&L and through Missouri! You could also get help with your bill using the Dollar Aide fund or Economic Relief Pilot Program. Options are available to people who are struggling to pay their bills. Check here to see everything we’ve learned about KCP&L.
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I’m on a prepay electric account because I don’t have the$500 deposit to pay to have a normal monthly bill it’s kinda the same as a prepay cellphone once you run out of money in the account they automatically turn it off so I really need help paying this bill it runs around $350 a month. I live in Fulton Mo. My electric company is thru Callaway electric. I receive Disability, food stamps and Medicaid. Please research and help. Thank you
Oh, that’s so frustrating! I’m sorry, Amanda. Prepaid programs can be such a pain. I’ve added Callaway Electric to our research list and we’ll look into that as soon as we can.
I live in independence mo and ipl isnt on your list. Could you possibly do some research to see if there are any discounts please?
Hi, Monica! Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll investigate IPL as soon as we can!
Power company to add to list
City Utilities- Springfield Mo.
Thanks, Tomeka! I’ve added that to the research list and we’ll get it added here as soon as we can. 🙂
Yes! Please add Springfield City Utilities! Thank you!!!!
Christina,
Springfield City Utilities was added to our research list. Please check back with us soon. Thanks!
-Riley
Southwest Electric I live in Warsaw. Our bill is $8k00.oo to. $1,000.00 a month
Oops $800.00
Hi Patty, that’s really hard! Have you talked with your company? Here are some ways you can get savings to lower your bill..
https://lowincomerelief.com/power/
We also have a lot of tips for how to save money on power:
https://lowincomerelief.com/save-money-on-your-power-bill/
I’ve added Southwest Electric to our research list, too!
-Chloe
Hi I live in St.Charles County and my bill runs me almost 300.00 a month. It’s hard to pay when my fiance is the only one working do to my health issues. I’m threw Cuivre River Electric Company.
Hi Crystal,
Here is some information we’ve found on lowering your electric bill:
https://lowincomerelief.com/power/
I also added Cuivre River Electric Company to our research list!
-Chloe
Could you reseach KCPL in Kansas city Missouri
Thank You
Hi Kim,
I just checked and we have an article on KCP&L, is that what you were looking for?
https://lowincomerelief.com/kcpl/
-Chloe
Am with Ozark border electric company .I was wondering what they can do to help i am on sis, food stamps an MEDICAID an my windows need replace an sliding door an front door .thank you for your time an research
Hi Tammy,
I just checked and Ozark Border is on our list to research in the future. You might be able to find some help here:
https://lowincomerelief.com/tag/utilities/
-Chloe
Ozark Border Electric Cooperative -please let us know when you have researched this company
Susan,
I went ahead and added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
On disability, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare. High electric bills, home all elect r ice. Have service with Liberty Empire Electric. Bills have gone up. Any help appreciated, leak in roof, patio door leaks, need elect r iCal work done badly.
Shelly,
I recently added this to our research list. In the mean time we have a few articles you may find helpful. First, check out our series on Food Stamps. There is information there on how to get more food stamps, and how to get cash from your food stamps. Also, here is our series on home repair. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Empire district elect /liberty utilities Joplin Missouri
Michelle,
I added this to the research list. Thanks!
-Riley
I’m interested In what Empire District offers besides payment plans .
Michelle,
I added this to our research list. Thanks!
-Riley
Laclede Electric Company Hartville)isn’t on your list, I do know they have the budget billing. And Ozark Action does help with bills until the funding runs out. And there are times when it runs out and can’t help. Would you be able to research free light bulbs., free energy efficient appliance? Thank you so much
Donna,
I just added this to the research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Independence Utilities. Please help!!!!
Meghan,
This is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks!
-Riley
I live in the city limits of Cabool Missouri 65689 and you didn’t have our electric company listed so I wondered what help I might get with my electric bill. I am 60 years old and I live alone. By my income I would definitely be eligible for EBT, though I haven’t applied for it yet.
Rebecca,
What electric company do you have? I’ll add it to the research list. Here is some info on how to apply for food stamps. I hope this helps.
-Riley