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$14 Million Program Will Help Fayette County Homeowners Cut Energy Costs

QTS Data Centers is investing $14 million in a new community resilience initiative designed to help Fayette County homeowners reduce energy bills and make their homes safer and more comfortable.The Fayet...

Nonprofit Organizations That Can Help With Utility Bills in October 2026

If you are behind on an electric, gas, water or heating bill, several nonprofit organizations may be able to help. Many provide emergency grants paid directly to the utility company to prevent a shutoff....

Alaska PFD Payment Dates 2026: When Eligible Residents Get $1,200, Including Energy Relief

Nearly 600,000 Alaskans are expected to receive the 2026 Permanent Fund Dividend, worth $1,200 per eligible recipient. The payment includes a $1,000 dividend and a separate $200 energy ...

California Utility Bill Relief 2026: Who Gets the Automatic Climate Credit?

Millions of California households are receiving automatic electricity bill credits in August and September 2026. The California Climate Credit is providing about $886 million in utility-bill relief, w...

Utility Assistance Programs by State: August 2026 Updates & Deadlines

If you’re worried about rising electric, gas, or water bills this summer, several states have rolled out or extended utility-benefit programs in August 2026. From debt-forgiveness plans in Californ...

LIHEAP Heating Assistance 2026: Senators Urge HHS to Release Funds Before Winter

A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Trump administration to release LIHEAP funding as early as possible in October, ahead of the winter heating season. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, jo...

Pennsylvania’s Automatic $100 Energy Credit: Who Gets It and When?

If you’re a Pennsylvania household struggling with high summer utility bills, there’s a new one-time $100 credit that could show up on your account, but only if you already qualified for LIHEAP t...

How to Get Help with Energy Bills and Home Weatherization this 2026

If paying for electricity, gas, heating, or cooling is hard, the U.S. government and local agencies offer several programs to help lower-income households. The two biggest are:   1. LIHEAP (Utility Bil...

Assistance Programs to Help Your Family with Utility Expenses

  Are you struggling to keep up with your utility expenses? Don't worry, there are several assistance programs available to help US citizens like you. These programs can provide relief in areas suc...