Weatherization, LIHEAP, and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program are among the choices (CEAP). Call (979) 846-1100 for more information. Crisis Assistance is available through the energy programs, and it can assist with paying electric bills, natural gas bills, or propane bills.
In Texas, where can I receive help paying my electric bill?
Call 1-877-399-8939 from a landline between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The toll-free number will link you directly with your county’s CEAP service provider. Alternatively, go to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and click on “Utility Bill Payment Assistance.”
Is it still possible to get Lite Up Texas?
Texas Message LITE-UP In August 2016, the LITE-UP Texas discount program came to an end. The LITE-UP Texas Late Penalty Waiver and Deposit Installment Benefits programs expired on August 31, 2017. You can reach us at 1-866-454-8387 for further details.
What exactly is Liheap?
Through efforts that assist families with energy bills, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy. We help people manage the costs of home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and energy-related small home repairs with federal funds.
LIHEAP can assist you in staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer by providing programs that lower the risk of health and safety issues associated with inefficient heating and cooling.
Is the Catholic Church able to assist me financially?
Financial support for paying bills and other basic needs may be available through Catholic Charity associated parishes. Of course, resources must be available, and applicants must meet certain criteria before Catholic Charities may give emergency financial aid.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is a government financed program that assists households with their home energy bills.
Utility bill payment assistance is included in the LIHEAP CARES Act. Select “Utility Bill Payment Help” from the Help for Texans menu. Call toll free 877-399-8939 from a landline between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The toll-free number connects you directly to the service provider in your area.
With food stamps, how can I get a free phone?
The Assurance Wireless offer includes free monthly data, unlimited messaging, and free monthly minutes for qualified low-income households. Individuals who meet federal or state-specific eligibility conditions are eligible to enroll.
When you pay the bill ambit, how long does it take for the electricity to get back on?
We submit the Reconnection order to the Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP, often known as your utility company) for your area as soon as your payment is received and/or reported to Direct Energy. If you have a typical analog meter, please be aware that reconnecting your electricity can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, depending on the TDSP technicians’ workload. If you have a digital Smart Meter, your power can be restored in as little as a few hours, however this is still dependent on the TDSP specialists’ workload. It could take 24-48 hours to reconnect power if there are issues, such as a lack of signal to your meter.
You can get an estimate of when your electricity will be restored by calling the TDSP for your region. This information is available below by area and can be seen on your Direct Energy bill.
- 713-207-2222 or 888-572-5399 CenterPoint Energy (toll-free)
- CNP Area / Outage Tracker
- 888-866-7456 for Texas-New Mexico Power
- TNMP Area / Outage Tracker
- 888-313-6862 Oncor Electric Delivery
- Oncor Area – Online Report
- Oncor Area / Outage Tracker
- AEP’s phone number is 877-373-4858.
- AEP Area – Online Report
- AEP Area / Outage Tracker
Is it possible to apply for LIHEAP online?
LIHEAP can be applied for in two ways: Online: Use COMPASS, Pennsylvania’s online tool for applying for health and human service programs and managing benefit information, to apply for benefits.
What address should I use to send my Pennsylvania LIHEAP application?
- 225 S Franklin Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325-4446. P.O. Box 4446.
- The Reading State Office Building is located in Reading, Pennsylvania. 625 Cherry Street is an address in New York City.
- P.O. Box 398, 1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 4.
- 100 Lackawant to Avenue, Scranton State Office Building, 200 Scranton State Office Building
- P.O. Box 15041, 130 N Duke Street.
- P.O. Box F, 145 Race Street