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The Public Utility Commission requires utilities to have programs and protections that help low-income customers to keep their utility service. These programs may help you to pay utility bills or lower the amount of electricity or natural gas you use.

The local electric or natural gas company may call them by different names, but each company has the following programs listed below. Here are some tips to help you stay warm, lower your heating bills, and tell you who to call when you need help.

Energy Assistance

1. Assistance Programs
   Various programs to assist with energy saving, including information and contact numbers for utility sponsored customer assistance programs.

2. County Assistance Telephone Numbers
   Various programs to assist with energy saving, including LIHEAP.

3. Tips on Home Energy Conservation
   Additional tips on how to conserve energy in the home.

4. National Fuel Funds Network
   A non-profit group that promotes and advocates for home energy assistance resources.

5. Hardship Funds
   Information on how to donate to Hardship Funds for electric and natural gas companies.

Energy Saving Information for Winter

Prepare for Winter!

1. Prepare Now for Higher Gas Prices
   Tips on saving energy during the winter months.

2. Winter Heating Tips - Spanish Version
   List of home energy assistance programs available during the winter months.

Energy Saving Information for Summer

1. Summer Heat Wave Tips
   Tips on saving energy during the summer months.