Utility bill help

@lcsamano (200)
United States
October 31, 2006 5:38pm CST
Are there places that will help pay for your high utility bills during the summer? I thought I saw once were the United way helped low income families.
2 responses
working4theweekend
@working4theweekend (2403)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I don't know if there are places that help but most utilities allow you to pay a flat rate each month so it doesn't fluxuate in the summer or winter, for instance my electric bill is $65/month all year long, no matter if I have the heat on all day or not at all.
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chertsy
@chertsy (3798)
• United States
7 Jun 07
How does this work? Do you tell the electric company what your willing to pay each month, or do they tell you what it would be each month? I have been thinking of doing this, just didn't know if it would be worth it.
birthlady
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Nov 06
Sometimes the Salvation Army helps low income families. Also, if there is a medical issue, your energy company may have special rates, and sometimes some companies have low income rates if you qualify.