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Need help to pay electric bill before disconnect

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:06 pm
by flchevyangel
I am unemployed & waiting for unemployment to come through but have a Progress Energy bill that is due for disconnect on 10/7/11 which I am unable to pay. They won't give me an extension & I don't know where to go for help. I am in Sumter County, FL. Please help! Thank you

Re: Need help to pay electric bill before disconnect

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:04 am
by Admin
We do have information on both Progress Energy in Florida as well as Sumter County. If you are expecting an unemployment check normally a utility company will work with you and give you time.
Here are the Sumter County Florida programs to try calling.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/sum ... progr.html
As far as options and resources specific to your energy bill from Progress, try this for Florida utility bill assistance. There is a service known as Energy Neighbor Fund fund 1-800-700-8744 which is from customer donations and may be exactly what you are looking for or need.

flchevyangel wrote:I am unemployed & waiting for unemployment to come through but have a Progress Energy bill that is due for disconnect on 10/7/11 which I am unable to pay. They won't give me an extension & I don't know where to go for help. I am in Sumter County, FL. Please help! Thank you

Re: Need help to pay electric bill before disconnect

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:45 am
by Goodman
My wife and I are both disabled. We live in Cumberland county and need help paying our electric bill this winter before we lose service. My back bone is curved {scoliosis?] and rhumiotid arthritis. My wife has a nerve disorder called CRPS. She is freezing cold all summer long and its worse in the winter. We have electric heat pump and a small fire place. I cut wood as well as I can but its not much. Can you help?

Re: Need help to pay electric bill before disconnect

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:16 pm
by Admin
Is that Fayetteville North Carolina part of North Carolina, you do have options for paying Progress Energy and/or Duke electric bills. The state assistance and Cumberland NC programs can be found here.http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/cum ... nce_p.html
Also be sure to ask your electric company for a payment plan.
Goodman wrote:My wife and I are both disabled. We live in Cumberland county and need help paying our electric bill this winter before we lose service. My back bone is curved {scoliosis?] and rhumiotid arthritis. My wife has a nerve disorder called CRPS. She is freezing cold all summer long and its worse in the winter. We have electric heat pump and a small fire place. I cut wood as well as I can but its not much. Can you help?

Re: Need help to pay electric bill before disconnect

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:29 am
by Eppler
I am in need for assistance in utility. It seem that every agency I applied for cannot help me. I am a heart transplant patient and on a fix income. I have a c-pad that I need every night to sleep. I cannot afford to have my electricity disconnected. I have explained the to the customer service rep. Please let me know if you can help me.

Re: Need help to pay electric bill before disconnect

Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:49 am
by Sheena
Hi. I found your website while trying to find help with my electric bill. My national grid bill is not correct. In 1 month they charged me $1100.00. For an obscene amount 3968kwh. My previous bill was only $100, 700kwh. I sent an e-mail, I also called. I was told by National Grid Representative for Billing, "I can't help you with your bill".
I asked her how to dispute my bill, because I have a termination notice, and need help on what was going on. I didn't want my service shutoff. I asked if I could speak to a manager, anyone that could help... But I was told "I can't help you, call back on Monday" "Nobody is here." This was today at 3:15, during normal business hours.
I asked her to note my account, that I'm disputing my bill, due to the outrageous amount. I need some assistance because this is definitely wrong. I've emailed and called but. STILL no help on bill.
I don't want my service to get shut off. I need to speak with someone who can help.
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