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Save Money on North Carolina Power Bills!

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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.

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!

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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.


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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!

Want more free stuff in North Carolina? Go here! 

Don’t see your electric company?

Leave a comment and we’ll add it to our research list!

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  1. Are there any programs to help a single person with no kids for food heating light bills cable/ internet etc.

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  3. Just moved to NC with my son who is five. And I’m in need of a refrigerator and stove. Do you know where I can get assistance from? I applied for food stamps and medicaid. Thank you

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    • Hi, Latisha! Your local United Way is a great resource. They should be able to help you identify agencies in your area that can assist with these things. Your local Community Action Council and Salvation Army may also be able to assist with referrals. 🙂

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  4. I have blue ridge electric corporation in nc the company is in young Harris gas do they have any programs?
    Thanks

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    • Hi, Lisa! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that research completed as soon as we can and hopefully we’ll find some helpful info for you. 🙂

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  5. I have EnergyUnited. Do they have any programs or assistance programs. My appliances are very old and draining my utilities. Already have been shut off once. My other half works but I’m too sick to work. I have Medicaid and applying for food stamps.

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  6. Anything for Jones Onslow EMC? We’ve been on budget billing for over a decade but got hit with a $912.62 settlement amount due on the next payment 8/14/18. My toddler is special needs and depends on a feeding tube for all nutritional needs. We can’t afford our power turned off. We get SSI, Medicaid, food stamps & cap/c services.

    Your help is appreciated.

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      • Hi, I’m also a divorced 100% disabled, through SSDisabilty, RN, who lives alone and has Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation ( JOEMC ) I’d greatly appreciate any information you have or can find. And any help for weatherization and anything else. And my refrigerator is getting ready to die, as it’s freezing everything! Thank you so much!

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        • We are sorry for the troubles! I’ve added your utility company to our research list. I also recommend calling 211 for help in your area to see if they can help with your freeze and things. You can also find a lot using Facebook marketplace or yard sales – I recommend at least checking some places out like that. I hope this helps! -Hannah

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  9. I. Need to find help for broken appliances and power and home repair . I’m am recently an unexpected widow with 2 kids and my power company wasn’t on the list piedmont energy

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  13. My power company is Surry Yadkin Membership Corporation. It’s located in Dobson,NC. My power is is unbelievable. I’m disabled and have very little income. I’ve contacted them on helping me in some kind of way but they say they have no programs.

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    • Valenza,
      This is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
      -Riley

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    • Sherresa,
      I’m having trouble looking up information for “Two Rivers Utilities” in North Carolina. Is Gastonia Utilities Department the right company? I want to make sure we put the right company on the list for you.
      -Riley

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  23. Albemarle NC in Stanly County wasn’t seen. If fact I cant find any resources for rental assistance or anything else. Food bank is dry. I’m disabled and live with a 76 yr old if there is anything plz help.

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    • I have added this to our research list. We are so sorry that you can’t find help. Never hesitate to call 211 for assistance in your area in the meantime! -Hannah

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  24. You got a Wonderful thing going on here !! I think it is great that you are helping people, such as myself and my family. What you are doing, should be an automatic standard in all states/cities. And be known to any one interested.
    I could go on about how positive this is, for the whole community. Every Community… But, (Hopefully) you hear this EVERYDAY !!
    THANKS AGAIN !!
    BTW,
    Kinston, NC
    Does Not have really any low income programs for families, unfortunately.
    I check your site regularly and always hope they will do as many other states have done. But, nothing has panned out.
    The biggest issues we face, are Our High Electricity Bills from the “City of Kinston” Power.
    And Our Internet is pretty bad with 2 kids, Grandma, and myself trying to stay on, without one or 2 of us, going without. We have tried getting Our Provider “Century Link” to increase our 10mbps but they say, that is all that is available for our area. We live out in the country. They said we could pay double and get another line, but that would be an extra $75/$90 a month i guess depending on which operator you get, because every month it is always something different each time we call. Plus they are so hateful when we ask for them to explain our options. Since, They Know, they are ONLY PROVIDER in this area, they treat us, however they want and always unprofessional each time on the phone. Btw, they said i could go with Huges net. But that company was a nitemare, when we had tried them at our old house. So, for Christmas it would be nice to have sum options for decent internet for my kids, my Mom, and me. (Without having to pay for a second line and only getting maybe 9 or 10 more mbps.) ( Best we get, when it actually works decent)
    Anyway, Thank You for All You Do !!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!
    Kelly P

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    • This is on our research list, but we haven’t found anything yet. We are sorry! We will keep it on there and hope to find something soon -Hannah

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