Get help in North Dakota with paying utility bills.
Find details below on assistance programs offered by utility companies in North Dakota that can help people pay their bills, including helping with deposits for new service. In addition to those, there are government resources, non-profits and other agencies in ND that help pay utility bills, with a goal of stopping a shut-off. Learn more on where to get assistance with utility bills in North Dakota, including contact information.
The types of programs vary widely. Struggling households can entering into payment extensions, budgeting services or get a portion of past due utility bills forgiven by their provider. There is also money from charities in ND that can help pay utility as well as government programs ranging from LIHEAP to energy conservation and more. Both emergency financial help and long term support is offered in North Dakota.
Statewide programs in North Dakota that help pay electric and gas bills
Energy Share in North Dakota is available for any utility company. This winter heating and year round electric bill assistance program was created by private donations and utility companies themselves. Money from Energy Share in ND can pay for utility deposits, help prevent a disconnection, and cover other utility costs - even to repair a furnace or air conditioner. Call any of the community action in ND or your utility / gas provider in North Dakota.
Federal and state government assistance is offered as part of the low-income home energy assistance program, or LIHEAP. Another resource is the weatherization program. Between the two of these, they can provide low income families in North Dakota with grants to pay their utilities or free energy conservation measures to their homes. Read more about North Dakota LIHEAP and weatherization.
North Dakota HHS has various financial assistance programs listed. Whether short term cash benefits (which can pay electric and gas costs) to LIHEAP, government grants and more the social service agency has information on their website here. https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp.
Find help from specific energy companies in ND, including local Cooperatives
Capital Electric Coop has a few different options for their customers, with most of the energy help in the Bismark area. This utility company runs the Operation Roundup program. It was created from donations from customers and the money can pay a wide variety of bills, ranging from home repairs to fixing a heating system or past due utilities. There are also energy rebates, tips on saving on utilities from free workshops as well as other programs. Dial 701-223-1513 to apply for help or learn more.
Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative offers Energy Share grant money to pay for electric costs and other support. They also help with energy conservations, insulation, and participate in Operation Round Up. Dial 701-493-2281 to get information on Operation Round Up.
Xcel Energy (Northern States Power Company) customer service will help people behind on their bills enter into payment extensions. There are other Energy Assistance Programs available to income-qualified households, with help focused on seniors, veterans and families with young kids in eastern ND. Phone 800-895-4999
Montana-Dakota Utilities is the main gas provider in the state. Struggling customers can call and enter into payment plans, get help from foundations that the company partners with or enroll into balance billing. Other financial assistance can be provided as well to help people keep their gas on and to prevent a shut off. Call 800-638-3278.
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative offers applications to LIHEAP as well as Weatherization and also provides grants in partnership with community action. Call (800) 279-2667 in order to apply for utility and heating bill assistance from this cooperative. Like many of the other energy companies that operate in Nebraska this company also administers Operation Round Up, in partnership with local charities and businesses.
Nodak Electric Cooperative partners with local non-profits and community action in ND to help struggling people. Not only do they offer their own utility assistance (in the form of payment plans, heating fuel discounts, etc.) but other forms of financial help are also provided by a resource known as Operation Roundup. Funds can be used to pay for expenses such as shelter, housing costs including connection fees, and more. Dial 701-746-4461 for more information.
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative provides payment plans, rebates on energy efficient applicants and more. Low to moderate income individuals, unemployed, and customers who are otherwise facing a hardship may qualify for financial assistance from Operation Round Up as well Call 1-800-882-2500. This program can help with energy bills, in particular winter heating costs, and other expenses.
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