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.
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!
Dominion Energy
Are you struggling with your Dominion Energy bill? We found help! If you need assistance with your bill, you need help upgrading your home or you want to avoid shut-off, you might be able to find it. You could get help from Thermwise, with rebates and with income-qualifying assistance. There are many programs that can help you with your Dominion Energy bill. To see everything we’ve found, click here.
Duke Energy
Don’t let your Duke Energy bill keep you down! We found ways you can get help upgrading your home, making your bills easier to pay and even avoiding shut-off. You might also qualify for help from agencies in your community. Go here to see everything we’ve found for Duke Energy customers.
Piedmont EMC
As a member of Piedmont EMC, you might be able to get help paying your bill, save money and lower your usage! You could even get free trips to D.C. and money just for being a member. Check out all the awesome things we’ve found for you!
Pineville Electric
If you’re a Pineville Electric customer, you might be able to get help with your bill. You could qualify for income-based programs and for other things that might make it easier for you to pay your bill. You could also get free home upgrades using state resources. Community resources like the Good Fellows club are also available to people who are low-income and need help with their Pineville Electric bills. Click here to see what we’ve found for Pineville Electric!
PSNC
Is your PSNC bill a budget buster? We found help! You could save money using the PSNC rate programs and the budget billing program. You might also be able to get help with your bill through state and community agencies. Here’s everything we’ve found for PSNC.
Rutherford Electric
You could get help with your Rutherford Electric bill! The company offers low-income programs and rates that might make your bill lower overall. We also found ways you can lower your bill by taking small steps. To see everything we’ve found about Rutherford Electric, check here.
Santee Cooper
We found help for Santee Cooper customers! Your bill doesn’t have to keep using up your entire budget. There are programs like budget billing and rate plans that could make your bill easier to pay. Additionally, we found ways to lower your payments and make sure you’re able to pay your bill while avoiding shut-off. Check it all out right here!
South River EMC
South River EMC customers have options. You could get help with your bill, you could lower your payments and you could even get money back in your pocket just for being a member of a cooperative. There are a variety of programs you might be able to take advantage of. We found tons of help right here!
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Don’t see your electric company?
Leave a comment and we’ll add it to our research list!
Linda Creasman
Friday 8th of September 2023
My daughter is a single mom with 4 kids. Forest City Utility Company wasn't on the list. She is struggling paying the utility bill. Thanks so much for all the things you do to help everyone.
Catherine Marucci
Friday 8th of September 2023
Hi Linda. Has she already tried LIHEAP? https://lowincomerelief.com/liheap/
Missy Corrales
Saturday 13th of May 2023
Hi, my HVAC just stopped working. I'm disabled and can't be over heated due to my health and meds. I'm unable to pay a company to come fix it. Is there any place that with repairing HAVC? I'm desperate!
Catherine Marucci
Tuesday 16th of May 2023
Hi Missy. Some of these may be worth looking into: https://lowincomerelief.com/nc-home-repair/
Joseph milner
Thursday 23rd of March 2023
I didn't see my power company's name it is called town of waynesville electrical company it in North Carolina thank you so much
Catherine Marucci
Friday 24th of March 2023
Hi Jospeh. It may be worth contacting them directly to ask. Sometimes, smaller power companies will have energy assistance programs that they do not list.
Susan
Thursday 23rd of March 2023
Any help from PWC - Fayetteville, NC?
Catherine Marucci
Friday 24th of March 2023
Hi Susan. It looks like you may be able to get LIEAP there. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/energy-assistance/low-income-energy-assistance-lieap
Kim
Wednesday 1st of February 2023
Blue Ridge Electric in North Carolina is not in your list
Catherine Marucci
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
We'll look into it, but it may be worth contacting them directly to see if they have any programs or options available that can help to reduce your bill.