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Utility and electric bill assistance in Florida.

Low income families in Florida will be able to receive help with utility bills from the government, a non-profit or their own electric or energy company. Find how to get help, including hardship grant money or emergency financial assistance, to pay utility bills or a deposit to keep the power on. There are also free discounts for seniors, payment plans, deferral programs, forgiveness and other resources. Learn how to get help with a utility bill in FL.

In addition to government benefits and payment plans from a utility company, there are some options for emergency help to keep the electricity on during the summer or for a financial hardship. There is a focus often on the elderly, disabled, veterans, single moms and low income households that would be at risk if their utilities were disconnected. There are also free air conditioners in FL from the government in addition to money to pay past due electric or gas bills. The providers often times work with local charity organizations and non-profits who administer the funds.

Assistance from utility companies in Florida

Lake Worth Beach Utilities offers energy assistance using donations from customers and local businesses. The money raised is used to help low-income families with paying their utility and cooling bills from a program known as Share to Care. This financial assistance fund is administered by the local Salvation Army branch in your county. Call (561) 533-7300.

City of Leesburg offers an assistance program known as Citizens Utility Relief Effort (C.U.R.E.). It provides utility bill help to customers who are in a short term hardship. At most $100 per year in financial help is provided. The assistance fund may be turned to by customers in the event they experience an unexpected illness or injury or a loss of employment. Call 352-787-1156 or  (352) 728-9800 to learn more or apply for help.

City of Tallahassee Utilities helps the low-income, with priority for seniors, single moms or the disabled in the time. Qualified applicants will be a one-time cash grant to pay electric bills. The payments are provided for eligible customers from a program known as Project Share, which coordinates emergency electric and gas bill help in the city. Call 850-222-2043 or 850-891-4968.

 

 

 

Clay County Utility offers financial help to the disabled and seniors from plans such as Golden Opportunities. Another option to help keep the power on is Lend a Hand, which is available for low income customers facing a crisis. Those Florida households that qualify may be provided a grant for their electric bills. Learn more on Clay County utility bill assistance.

Clay Electric Cooperative runs a program known as Project Share that will help pay electricity costs. The local Salvation Army branch handles the distribution of the funds from the program and determines eligibility. If qualified, emergency grant money is issued to help keep the electric on while long term solutions are explored. There are also payment plans and other options. Call 1-844-936-2704.

Duke Energy (formerly Florida Power) has several emergency and long term financial assistance programs for power bills. Low to moderate-income families and individuals that are facing unexpected energy costs can receive help through the Energy Neighbor Fund. All monies are distributed through local social charities as well as service agencies to pay for electricity, gas, cooling, oil or wood expenses.

They also offer free home energy audits, weatherization, and information on government relief programs for pay due utilities. The company also help with free air conditioners or window fans for the vulnerable. Call 1-800-700-8744 or read more on Duke Energy programs for low-income families.

Florida Power & Light Company, or FPL, arranges payment extensions, utility forgiveness options and more. The Care to Share Program will offer money once per year to as a form of utility and cooling bill assistance to families and customers who are in an emergency.

FPL also offers several other financial assistance programs as well as payment plans. Some are funded by the government, and others are available at local non-profits provide direct cash assistance to customers to pay a light bill. There are also payment deferrals from FPL. This phone number is 1-800-226-3545 or 1 (888) 988-8249, or read more Florida Power and Light low income programs.

 

 

 

Fort Pierce Authority tries to work with customers have are facing a disconnection. Project Care is a program that assists utility customers who are in need of emergency financial assistance. Contributions to this program are made by local businesses, individuals, religious and civic organizations, with the money given to the less fortunate or unemployed to pay utilities. Dial 1-800-330-8870 or (772) 466-1600

FPU, or Florida Public Utilities partners with local charities and churches. Most of the financial assistance they offer to help pay overdue utilities is in the form of, and referrals to, local non-profits such as the Salvation Army. Programs are offered for both natural gas and electric customers. The company does offer some of their own resources though, such as payment plans and budget billing options. Continue with financial support from Florida Public Utilities.

Gainesville Regional Utilities has funds that may be available to pay for emergency energy-related costs from the Project Share assistance program. The money can pay for expenses including gas, cooling, or electric bills or a deposit to turn the service on. Grants can even cover the repair of cooling as well as heating equipment or for the purchase of an AC unit. Preference is given to applicants who are 60 years of age and older or who are disabled, handicapped or who are low income or not economically self-sufficient. Call 352-376-1743 for resources.

FL utility assistance programsGlades Electric Cooperative, Inc. (They only help their OWN CUSTOMERS). Individuals, local businesses, and customer donations fund a program known as Operation Roundup. The program is run by the Glades Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. The provider provides grants for families, individuals, and even local non-profit or charitable organizations to help them pay bills. Funds may be used for more than just paying utility bills, and can cover such expenses as shelter, medical equipment, HVAC tune up or repairs and more. Their Customers ONLY can dial 800-226-4024 or 863-946-6200

JEA offers emergency energy bill related assistance for disabled, elderly, and low-income citizens is offered by the Neighbor To Neighbor program. There are also payment extensions and low-income relief. In addition, financial assistance can pay for the repairs to air-conditioning as well as heating equipment, and other energy-related needs. As the goal is to help people pay their bills as well as stay cool or warm.

The company also provides several other financial assistance programs to low income customers. They can offer help with both electric and water bills. A focus is also on assisting senior citizens in the region. Some of the resources offered range from federal government assistance from LIHEAP to payment plans. Call Call 1-800-683-5542, or more on utility bill assistance from JEA.

Kissimmee Utility Authority offers assistance to low-income families or those with no money from the Good Neighbor Energy Fund. Cash grants may be offered to help customers pay their gas or electric in emergency situations. The assistance program will help the disabled, the elderly, the sick and others who are experiencing financial hardship. Call 877-582-7700

 

 

 

Lakeland Electric has applications to The Project Care utility bill assistance program. There are also budgeting billing plans and funds for senior citizens. Project Care provides electric bill assistance to customers with a disconnection, the disabled and seniors who are 60 who have a limited income. Call (863) 834-9535.

Ocala Electric Utility has an energy and cooling bill assistance resource, which is known as Neighbors Who Care Program. This was created to help pay utility bills for those customers who are unable to maintain service due to financial hardships or a short term emergency. All funds are administered locally by a charity or community action agency. Dial 1-800-893-4760 or dial (352) 629-2489

Orlando Utilities Commission provides support in the Orange county FL area. Funds are collected by OUC and turned over to the Community Services Network (CSN), which then runs the emergency grant program to pay light and cooling bills. The money from the local, non-profit community assistance agency pays money to qualified clients. Maximum household benefit is limited over a one-year period is offered from the Project Care program. Dial 407-849-2356 or 407-423-9018

Peoples Gas, as Florida’s leading natural gas company, helps struggling families or individuals pay their gas bills. Their service territory covers every major city in the state. The company offers immediate financial assistance, payment plans, and free energy conservation measures, including home energy audits. There are also abatements on monthly gas bills. Call 1-877-832-6747, or more information on Peoples Gas financial assistance.

SECO Energy offers forgiveness plans, grant money, and relief to struggling families. The SECO Angel Fund uses both utility company and customer donations. The money to pay utilities is given out by local agencies, charities, and other community projects. Contact a local agency or Salvation Army for an application. Call 352-793-3801

Tampa Electric has assistance program known as SHARE helps elderly customers who are low-income and/or medically disabled pay their energy-related bills. They also offer free weatherization services, applications to LIHEAP, as well as free summer cooling help including AC repairs or a new unit. Call (888) 223-0800 to learn more or apply. Or click here for more details on assistance from Tampa Electric.

Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative works with customers to try to find a solution to past due utility bills. Member donations as part of Operation Roundup provide financial assistance and cash grants to members of the community who have suffered a catastrophic event. Contact a WREC office to get help, or call 352-567-5133.

Government low income energy bill assistance programs in Florida

Low income government assistance including the LIHEAP programs and free weatherization is available. Financial resources can help pay your monthly utility and cooling bills, or provide financial assistance in an emergency. This also provides a small, free air conditioner to people with a medical issue. The federal government low income energy bill assistance program, weatherization, and EHEAP (for seniors) are the primary government resources. Click here LIHEAP and weatherization in Florida.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida community action agencies can also help with energy bills. They are often a source for government grants, information on free energy conservation measures, disabled or elderly assistance (from the government and non-profits) and more. A community action agency may even help with rebates, payment plans, and other solutions. More on community action agencies in Florida.

More options in FL for help with electric bills

The state also has a public service commission that offers resources. The goal is to ensure customers, no matter their income or financial situation, have some form of access to utility service, including lights, power, and summer air conditioning. Dial  1-800-342-3552 for more information. If your utility company in Florida is not listed above, find additional ways how to get help with electric bills. As there are a number of other programs too.

 

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