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?
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Heather
Saturday 28th of May 2022
Brunswick electric membership corporation
Isaac
Saturday 28th of May 2022
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll get that added to our research list and we’ll get that information added as soon as we can.
Tim
Wednesday 16th of March 2022
Surry Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
Isaac
Thursday 31st of March 2022
Great question! I’ll get that added to our research list and we’ll get that information added as soon as we can.
Linda Morris
Sunday 6th of March 2022
How about Blue Ridge Mountain EMC in Brasstown, NC 28902
Isaac
Tuesday 8th of March 2022
Great question! I’ll get that added to our research list and we’ll get that information added as soon as we can.
d
Thursday 3rd of February 2022
French broad electric Yancey county
Isaac
Thursday 10th of February 2022
Great question! I’ll get that added to our research list and we’ll get that information added as soon as we can.
Cyndi Blackwell
Wednesday 26th of January 2022
Wake Electric in NC isnt on your list. I’m staying cold with my heat on 67 and my power bill is $228 this month! I just moved here 3 months ago & every month it’s higher and higher. I’m on disability and can’t afford to move again. Help!!
Isaac
Thursday 10th of February 2022
Low Income Relief is an information service and does not provide cash or items directly. You will need to search our website for information about organizations that can help you meet those needs. Chat with Lira, she might be able to help! https://lowincomerelief.com/chat/