Electric bill help in Michigan

[Beamer]

To whom it may concern:
I do not know where to turn to. I had a brother that was living with me in Michigan. He was responsible to pay the water bill and the electric bill. I was responsible to put oil and paying the tax in the house. He did not hold his end to the bargain. I have so many utility bills up to my neck. I owned water bill and so many bills.
If you can help me, please let me know.
I do not know where to turn to. I have so many health issues.
I have high blood pressure, acid reflux, asthma and sleep apnea.
I am 62 years old, and I am asking for your help to pay some of my bills. I have 2 children with mental illness. Please help me pay my water bills and my tax bill.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi all,
There are various utility companies listed here in Michigan that people need help with. DTW and others are noted. Here is a list of programs (financial help, government assistance, etc.) that are offered across MI, including those directly from electric and utility companies. Find details on MI electric bill help for each company. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... _util.html

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Try the THAW program in Michigan. It is available statewide. It combines both donated money as well as Salvation Army resources, and both are effective at paying utility bills as well as electric costs.

I was informed to contact your organization regarding assistance for our utilities and electric.

[Puth]

I was informed to contact your organization regarding assistance for our utilities and electric. We are struggling at this point. Our electricity just got shut off and our water is due to be shut off as of tomorrow morning. We have children in our home. One child has ADHD & another child has a rare disability that has been denied SSI. Please contact me, I live in Holly, MI (Oakland County). Thank you!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Call Consumer Energy and ask them. As there is no way some charity or non-profit will provide you $2400. We are frankly shocked that Consumer Energy in MI did not shut off your electricity way earlier. As how can anyone possibly run up a utility bill of $2400 to $6600? That is outrageous. But here are some other Kent County programs to try.

I live in Kent County Michigan, 49505 is my zip. I do have 3 small children and can pay a small portion of the electric and had a balance of $6600 that I paid down to $2400 but I cant come up with more in 2 days. Please let me know what I can do? My provider is Consumers energy.

[Cooper]

My electricity is scheduled to be shut off on or after the 26th of this month. I am not eligible for help through DHS or others due to being in income based housing. I live in Kent County Michigan, 49505 is my zip. I do have 3 small children and can pay a small portion of the electric and had a balance of $6600 that I paid down to $2400 but I cant come up with more in 2 days. Please let me know what I can do? My provider is Consumers energy.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

There are many utility bill assistance programs in Michigan that can help the unemployed and others. One is the home heating credit. While you may think by the name it only operates in the winter, that is not the case. It can provide a grant year round. Also try disability programs in Michigan for electric bill help, company programs, and more. Find details on the credit service though. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... dit_a.html

I am unemployed, live in Michigan and I have numerous bills that needs to be paid now. My house payment, my light bill, and water bill. My husband's disability check is gone before he ever gets it, I'm without a job, need to get to a doctor, and my children need to go to a doctor and dentist.

[bobJohnson]

To whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter on my daughter's behalf.
I need assistance paying an old electrical bill for DTE in the state of Michigan. My lights and gas will be turned off on the 29th of this month, July 2015 because they are in my mother's name. She is on the LSP program and has moved to her own home. The most the LSP program could do is keep my lights on until the 29th of this month. I hope I can get help before that date otherwise my three children and I will be in the dark. Please help us!

[Flipit]

Hello, I lost my job November 21st, and I have a emergency crisis, here. I have an electric bill that is $302.00, that was Due May 1st, 2014, and I am so afraid that they will cut me off very soon. I do not have the $302.00 to pay it. I applied for unemployment from state of Michigan, but I have to have a hearing on June 13, and I will not know, just yet, when the unemployment will start after that. Please Help.

I have no monies at all to pay this electric bill. I believe this bill may be so high, is because my gas was cut off a month ago, and I had to use Electric heaters in here, because I heat with gas, and it was freezing inside my residence. Those heaters may have contributed to it being this high, I don't know. Thank you.

[Fiona]

I live in Grand rapids, Michigan and I'm in need of assistance with my Consumers energy bill. I have been approved through DHS for assistance in the amount of $455.00 leaving a balance of $786. I am not able to pay all of this in the time allotted. Is there any other resources here in Michigan that will help me?

[SoyB]

I am unemployed, live in Michigan and I have numerous bills that needs to be paid now. My house payment, my light bill, and water bill. My husband's disability check is gone before he ever gets it, I'm without a job, need to get to a doctor, and my children need to go to a doctor and dentist.
My husband can not even get to a doctor, he does not have money to the doctor for visits and hospital visits. He’s very sick and can not get around. He was hurt at work by a two ton duly truck in 2010 and hasn’t been able to do at all. He’s all stressed out and so am I and the children. He's lost his manly part life. I'm in the need of help with assistance now with electric bills. Will, can you help me at all? I need you to notify me right away, and send me a application and help.

[JMartin]

My electricity is scheduled to be shut off on or after the 26th of this month. I am not eligible for help through Michigan DHS or others due to being in income based housing. I live in Kent county 49505 is my zip. I do have 5 small children and can pay a small portion and had a balance of $6600 that I paid down to $2400 but I can't come up with more in 2 days. Please let me know what I can do? My provider is Consumers energy. Thank you!!

[B123]

I just lost my job of 7 years about a month ago and my CPS bill has become high and I cannot seem to catch up on my bills and needed to see about getting assistance. I have 7 children aging from 1 year to twelve years of age. Please help us with paying this CPS electric bill. I am really struggling here.

[lcat11032]

My name is Lauren I am unempolyed and my electric is about to be shut-off and I don't have the money to pay the bill with no income coming in. I live in Grand Rapids Mich and would like to know if there are any programs to help?

[gr8momof42k2]

I truely understand where everyone is coming from. I ama mother of 4 children, 2 of which are disabilied. My husband lost his job over a year ago and we have been having a very hard time with our bills with what I make. Our electric has been shut off for over 6 weeks now and our gas was just shut off too. I have gone down to the DHS office and applied for the SER and was approved for $550 but I would have to show proof that I paid the additional $5500 before they would pay that to them. I have gone to the Salvation Army, MCOP, St Vicient De Paul, UnitedWay, churches, etc and guess what They all say the same thing "We are very sorry for your situation but we don't have any funds at this time. Please take care and call again in the future if you need any help." So Here I sit in the dark, taking my 14 yr old down to the neighbors house to hook her up to her breathing machine so she can live-She has a terminal illness called Cistic Fibrosis which requires her to be put on a breathing machine 3 times a days for 30-45 mins. Yes I have contacted the electric company and they told me they could turn it back on for 21 days but I would have to pay them 80% of our back bill before, well thats not going to work so I don't know what else to do. I am sorry if I sound bitter but as a working mother and wife I am a little upset. So PLEASE if there is anyone at all that knows where I could go or has anyother suggestions PLEASE PLEASE don't hesitate to contact me. Thank You Very much for taking the time to read this. In the mean time if I hear of anything that will help anyone I will post it ASAP.

[melissa_jalbert]

My husband is laid off we put in electric heaters to help bring down our gas bill. we were estimated on our electric bill for 3 months they finally did an actual reading. now they want us to catch up an 1800.00 dollar electric bill in 6 weeks and there is noway we can pay our house and other bills plus the 349.00 every 2 weeks to catch up our electric bill that they want. we live in Michigan and dont know what to do.

[huggy4428]

I too am disabled and I understand how scarey it can be at times. Call your local Dept of Human Services. They will be able to direct you to help. They can help with utility payments and also are in touch with local charities. These local charities can help you move and get your life back on track. Don't give up!

[jMacdouglas1]

hi my name is nimr hazime im 69 years old recieving ssi. i am renting a 1 bedroom condo and the condo is foreclosed and im about to be evicted. i have no money. i need help with electric bill 437.00 cant afford to pay it. i am disabled. please help me i have no one. i cant move and dont have money to move. thank you.