Utilities

Every week, the Low Income Relief team combs through headlines from around the country to gather all the news that low income Americans need to know into one place. In …

A Percentage of Income Payment Plan (also known as a PIPP Plan) can help you afford your utilities if you are a low income resident of a participating state. This …

Thankfully, the debt ceiling nightmare appears to be over! Let’s talk about what this means for low income Americans, as well as some other important news we found this week. National …

As the government continues to debate the debt ceiling, many low income Americans are concerned for the benefit programs they rely on. In this week’s low income news update, we’ll …

You may be able to get a free air conditioner from the government this year! We have actually found several programs that help you with this, including the Low Income …

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federally funded initiative that aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the energy burden on low-income households. This article provides an in-depth look …

We’ve found new grants and even free Chromebooks this week! I’m really excited about what we found while scouring the headlines nationwide for new low income assistance programs and updates. …

In this week’s low income news update, we’re going to cover a lot of new programs. We’ll discuss the results of San Francisco’s guaranteed income program, how to get your …

Have you seen the new CATO Institute report on SNAP benefits?! In this week’s low income news update, we’re going to review that outrageous report, the proposed SNAP changes in …

We’ve uncovered new ways to get help this week! From huge housing changes to state tax rebates to free air conditioners, here’s a list of the new low income assistance …

If you’ve ever been completely overwhelmed just by looking at a pages-long application for benefits, you’ve probably wondered where you could get help applying for benefits. After all, the low …

We’ve uncovered new ways to get help this week! From Facebook claim payouts to new executive orders to free pet food, you don’t want to miss these new low income …

If you need assistance with your power bill in Kentucky, you’re in luck! We’ve found programs that can help you pay your past-due balances so that you can keep those …

If you’re struggling to pay your Kentucky Power bill, there are several steps you can take to lower your monthly costs and save money. We’ve even found programs and organizations …

If you’re looking for Idaho utility assistance, there are many different programs and organizations that can help you. We’ve found ways that you can get help with your utility deposits, …

We’ve uncovered new low income programs that can help you get more food, get better access to doctors and so much more! From $15,000 utility grants to new homeownership programs …

Need to get help with your electricity bill in Oregon? You’re not alone! Many households are overburdened with expensive utility bills that they can’t afford to pay.Fortunately, we’ve found several …

We’ve found many ways to get electric bill assistance in Illinois! From state programs to local charities, there are a ton of different options that can help you get caught …

We’ve been reporting on ComEd discounts since 2016 and the question we’re asked most often is, “Does ComEd offer senior discounts?!” If you’re looking for senior discounts or some other …

Millions of dollars of money is waiting to be claimed through the LIHWAP program and other local low income assistance programs! We’ve found grants for utilities, down payment assistance, rent …