Utility disconnection upcoming

[KStewart]

Good morning. I live in Doyline, Louisiana. My electric bill is due today and due to be disconnected tomorrow. I have two small children and I am pregnant. I have been searching for help and not sure where to turn in such little amount of time. Please contact me. Thank you so much...

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You will never be able to get financial help today, in a matter of hours. You wanted way to long to ask for assistance from Southern Gas or any company. Even if they can help, it takes days to review applications, issue money or credits, etc. Also, if you can't find a new apartment to live in, what makes you think you only need help for a month or two when you have no place to leave. Try this for Southern Connecticut gas assistance programs.

I would like information regarding assistance with paying my delinquent utility bills, please, before it is disconnected. My home has been foreclosed on and I am close to an eviction date. The Southern CT Gas Company will be shutting my gas off, possibly today.

[TweedD]

I would like information regarding assistance with paying my delinquent utility bills, please, before it is disconnected. My home has been foreclosed on and I am close to an eviction date. The Southern CT Gas Company will be shutting my gas off, possibly today. I only have my Social Security check for income. It really doesn't cover all my expenses. I was able to get on the SNAP program for food assistance.
I am desperate to keep the gas on for the duration of my stay in my home, which may be a month, maybe two.
I have nowhere to go, I can't find an apartment that is within my means. I have put my name on different lists for apartments, but the waiting lists are long.
Could you please help me with the disconnection?
I'm really at the end of my rope.
Thank you,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Unfortunately you didn't say where you are at and what state. So it is hard for us to direct you to some type of disconnection prevention program. But we do have a listing of resources by state and county. They will focus more on electric, gas, and other utilities. Water programs are very rare. They also won't pay for cable, nor should they, as that is a want and not a need. However, locate our
utility bill programs by company.

[McKnight]

I have been disabled for 2 years and need help paying my utilities. Water and APS for electric, and my car which is only $800.00 outstanding. My 12 year old son and I are about to lose everything due to herniated disc crumbling into my sciatica and RA. I CANNOT work and have been denied SSDI, retained an attorney and have been struggling to pay bills living on $547.00 of child support a month. Our electric is due to be disconnected with a balance of $448.00 on 8/27/13. I'm scared to death because I don't have any options and DES says I don't even qualify for food stamps anymore since I am now receiving child support. We don't have any luxuries like cable or internet, and live on macaroni and cheese, and ramen noodles. I've been working since age 16 and had a wonderful career that I miss very much. I even went in and had a discetomy and it was a failed surgery that increased the issue by leaving mass scar tissue. I purchased our home in 2006 to give my son the stability to grow up in the stability of the same home, school, and friends. I'm powerless over bringing in an income and desperate to be able for help. Please, I'm begging for help.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We did not realize PEPCO served the state of Maryland. We do not have them listed on our primary page, and don't have any information on the programs they offer. However you can find other disconnection assistance programs listed here, and they can be found http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/mar ... ing_b.html
one of the primary resources is the Fuel Fund of Maryland, Inc. and another one is the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP). Ask about or apply for either one of these financial assistance/grant programs.

Hello I have a concern. I have been having trouble paying my electric bill from pepco and am facing disconnection. Every now and then for years and i have a question about the disconnection laws for the state of Maryland. I see that disconnection cannot be shut off during the month of November 1 til march and i have a outstanding bill 1,975 and it due tomorrow , but my original turn off date was october 18th i believe but i had that canceled because i called the MD public service commission for help and this is the 2nd time i called them for PEPCO. I called them last year in the same month at the end of October and i was granted to make payment on November 11th for 500.00 and then my payment plan was granted for 1yr, and i was doing well making my payments on time i believe i made 3 or 4 payments, then i fell behind in march or April the next year because i was laid off from my job for a while and i could barely make any payment or make none at all and i emailed Pepco and told numerous time about my situation and they would constantly apologize but said i would have to make a payment which i could never afford to get my account back on track because it was always so high and i even asked then could i pay half on my pay date and the other half on the next pay date. I tried applying for energy assistance, but that take time and the lease where i live is not in my name but the Pepco electric bill is in my name and they ask for lot documents to get started and i don't have everything they need. So overall the the amount that is due tomorrow for 1,975, the electric company said if i could pay 986.00 by 31st i could make arrangements on the remaining bill but 986.00 is too high to pay and i don't what else i can do and i have 1 small 3 yr old child living in the home and he is my sister child , but i would hate for services to be disconnected when the lights need to be on for him i think its unfair that utility companies shut customers off if they cant pay in full. If they receive some type of payment that is better than anything. My concern was basically does the disconnection law in November to march for state of Maryland only apply to elderly or disabled customers or all customers that don't have any type of sickness or medical problem.

[Dustin]

Hello I have a concern. I have been having trouble paying my electric bill from pepco and am facing disconnection. Every now and then for years and i have a question about the disconnection laws for the state of Maryland. I see that disconnection cannot be shut off during the month of November 1 til march and i have a outstanding bill 1,975 and it due tomorrow , but my original turn off date was october 18th i believe but i had that canceled because i called the MD public service commission for help and this is the 2nd time i called them for PEPCO. I called them last year in the same month at the end of October and i was granted to make payment on November 11th for 500.00 and then my payment plan was granted for 1yr, and i was doing well making my payments on time i believe i made 3 or 4 payments, then i fell behind in march or April the next year because i was laid off from my job for a while and i could barely make any payment or make none at all and i emailed Pepco and told numerous time about my situation and they would constantly apologize but said i would have to make a payment which i could never afford to get my account back on track because it was always so high and i even asked then could i pay half on my pay date and the other half on the next pay date. I tried applying for energy assistance, but that take time and the lease where i live is not in my name but the Pepco electric bill is in my name and they ask for lot documents to get started and i don't have everything they need. So overall the the amount that is due tomorrow for 1,975, the electric company said if i could pay 986.00 by 31st i could make arrangements on the remaining bill but 986.00 is too high to pay and i don't what else i can do and i have 1 small 3 yr old child living in the home and he is my sister child , but i would hate for services to be disconnected when the lights need to be on for him i think its unfair that utility companies shut customers off if they cant pay in full. If they receive some type of payment that is better than anything. My concern was basically does the disconnection law in November to march for state of Maryland only apply to elderly or disabled customers or all customers that don't have any type of sickness or medical problem.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, we try to respond to all inquires we get, and for the most part we do. May energy companies in Wisconsin do have financial assistance programs for the low income and people on a fixed income. Read more on Wisconsin utility assistance programs. There are options like the The State of Wisconsin General Assistance Funds which can be reached at 608-267-3680. It offers heating bill help, and other financial aid and references.

Hello i was wondering what can be done because i am in the process of getting my services disconnected and i can't afford that right now. I am low income and i am on a fixed income and i would like to know if there is some way that i can get some kind of help for my bill and i am looking up places on the internet for help and i really can't find none. Because i am trying to find some places that help me out with getting my bill on the right track so that i don't get disconnected. Well here is my information and i would really appreciate getting a response back from you. Racine Wisconsin.

[Hotone]

Hello i was wondering what can be done because i am in the process of getting my services disconnected and i can't afford that right now. I am low income and i am on a fixed income and i would like to know if there is some way that i can get some kind of help for my bill and i am looking up places on the internet for help and i really can't find none. Because i am trying to find some places that help me out with getting my bill on the right track so that i don't get disconnected. Well here is my information and i would really appreciate getting a response back from you. Racine Wisconsin.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well, great the the St. Vincent Depaul is helping. Call other local charities or churches too. Yes, keep your cell phone off. That is an unnecessary expense if you are struggling with paying your electric bills. Call your utility company and ask about these Pennsylvania utility assistance programs, such as the $1 Energy Fund at (800) 683-7036 as well as the National Fuel Gas Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund.

I live in Bullskin Township, Fayette County Pa. My electric is going to be turned off on Oct. 31 and I have no means to pay my bill. I only make about $500 a month and my child support payment is $300. I'm behind on everything I have and I need money to keep my electric on. I've already lost my cell phone, and that's okay, but if I loose my electric, I also loose my ability to run my business in my home and then get I loose more money. Please help me. The local St. Vincent Depaul is giving me $100, but I still need $166 to pay the bill. If you can help me or show me a way to get help, I would greatly appreciate this. Thank You,

[Jbgood]

I live in Bullskin Township, Fayette County Pa. My electric is going to be turned off on Oct. 31 and I have no means to pay my bill. I only make about $500 a month and my child support payment is $300. I'm behind on everything I have and I need money to keep my electric on. I've already lost my cell phone, and that's okay, but if I loose my electric, I also loose my ability to run my business in my home and then get I loose more money. Please help me. The local St. Vincent Depaul is giving me $100, but I still need $166 to pay the bill. If you can help me or show me a way to get help, I would greatly appreciate this. Thank You,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Isn't Consumers Energy in Michigan? If so, here are Electric Bill programs in Michigan. One of the main programs from Consumers Energy is a service called PeopleCare, which is a program of last resort. It will be run by your local Michigan Salvation Army, so will need to call them to apply and get details on how the program will work.

I lost my job in may 2011. I did not have enough time to get unemployment. I was on a protection plan with consumers energy. After loosing my job I was not able to continue paying. My payment was 450 a month. I have been shut off since August. I owe 4800.00. I am taking classes and am expecting a refund where I will be able to pay. Close to 1000.00. I have a 11 year old daughter. I do not have family support. My mother is deceased. Can you help me?

[NicoleIa]

I lost my job in may 2011. I did not have enough time to get unemployment. I was on a protection plan with consumers energy. After loosing my job I was not able to continue paying. My payment was 450 a month. I have been shut off since August. I owe 4800.00. I am taking classes and am expecting a refund where I will be able to pay. Close to 1000.00. I have a 11 year old daughter. I do not have family support. My mother is deceased. Can you help me?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Consumers Energy in Michigan does offer a number of financial assistance programs for the low income and needy. A listing of Michigan heating bill programs are on the primary site. Consumer Energy runs the PeopleCare program, in partnership with the Michigan Salvation Army. More details are offered on program.

I owe a total of $424.00 for my Consumers Energy bill and am having a hard time paying it off. The service is currently just about to be turned off off and I would like to ask for assistance to have it turned back on. I am a single parent and each check is going to other bills that need to be paid as well. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Thecall]

I owe a total of $424.00 for my Consumers Energy bill and am having a hard time paying it off. The service is currently just about to be turned off off and I would like to ask for assistance to have it turned back on. I am a single parent and each check is going to other bills that need to be paid as well. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Is that Harrahs in Nevada or Mississippi, as I think they have multiple locations. I am assuming the Vegas / Nevada area. So that being said, here is information on credit and housing HUD counseling agencies in Nevada. They can usually help with housing, eviction prevention, and mortgage assistance programs for the low income and people who need help. They often know of utility programs too. Read about agencies like the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/nev ... unsel.html

My husband works for Harrahs Casino. They are going to be closed for several weeks. We had enough money to pay mays rent and electric and buy food. With the floods cresting he will be layed off for quite awhile. I amon disability and receive $723.oo a month, He will only get basic pay which is about @320.00 a month. Our rent is &23 a month and electric about $130,00 a month, I am not sure to ask for help. We will be evicted if we can't pay the rent this month. We won't need help for more than a couple of months and would pay the money back. Also I am applying for college grants, I hope to never happen again. I will take online courses. My disability is emotional not physical. Please help. I just need information on rental and utility bill assistance programs. I waited and waited for the waiting list for HUD and the one day I didn't look the list was opened and I missed it.

[LinaS]

My husband works for Harrahs Casino. They are going to be closed for several weeks. We had enough money to pay mays rent and electric and buy food. With the floods cresting he will be layed off for quite awhile. I amon disability and receive $723.oo a month, He will only get basic pay which is about @320.00 a month. Our rent is &23 a month and electric about $130,00 a month, I am not sure to ask for help. We will be evicted if we can't pay the rent this month. We won't need help for more than a couple of months and would pay the money back. Also I am applying for college grants, I hope to never happen again. I will take online courses. My disability is emotional not physical. Please help. I just need information on rental and utility bill assistance programs. I waited and waited for the waiting list for HUD and the one day I didn't look the list was opened and I missed it.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here is a significant amount of information and details on assistance programs in St. Louis. Even you have kids or babies you are more than likely to be able to qualify for some type of aid. While a listing is here
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/st_ ... grams.html

You can find places like Highland Area Christian Ministry (618) 654-9295 or the Society of St. Vincent De Paul of St. Louis (314) 531-2183.
Both offer extensive utility, housing, and other emergency financial assistance programs for those in need of help.

I need help ASAP on paying my electric bill i never ask for help unless i have to never got anyone to pay any of my bills try to do it on my own but now i got two babies under the age of two and im a full time worker have been at the same job for 3 and a half years just a slow winter i need some assistance in paying my electric bill they are shutting it off Tuesday Jan. 4 2011 if i dont pay in full $289 im trying to make the money to do it but its not looking like its going to happen cant get it shut of or disconnected as my babies need heat i dont have any family around here to stay thank you -----St. Louis Missouri

[TracMaz]

I need help ASAP on paying my electric bill i never ask for help unless i have to never got anyone to pay any of my bills try to do it on my own but now i got two babies under the age of two and im a full time worker have been at the same job for 3 and a half years just a slow winter i need some assistance in paying my electric bill they are shutting it off Tuesday Jan. 4 2011 if i dont pay in full $289 im trying to make the money to do it but its not looking like its going to happen cant get it shut of or disconnected as my babies need heat i dont have any family around here to stay thank you -----St. Louis Missouri

[Mikey1]

We need help NOW! Our power is in danger of being shut off TODAY and being disconnected. We need assistance of $250 to pay to Progress Energy or they will shut off our power TODAY DEC. 16, 2010 so they do not disconnect the power. I have a 1 year old grandson in the home and he will suffer. WE NEED HELP TODAY IMMEDIATELY!! PLEASE SEND A REPLY ASAP! The state is FLORIDA. NEW PORT RICHEY FLORIDA