COLUMBUS – Ahead of National Energy Assistance Day on Feb. 2, Columbia Gas of Ohio
reminds customers worried about paying their energy bill there are assistance programs available to keep them warm and connected.
“We are getting closer to the start of spring, but for now, the cold is here to stay. We want our customers to feel safe and connected, that’s why we want to remind you about the programs that can help if you’re facing hardship,” said Columbia Gas of Ohio President & COO Bob Heidorn.
“We’re here to help. If you’re concerned about paying your bill, give us a call and our team can help identify a program that might be right for you.”
Payment assistance programs include:
— HeatShare: Administered through The Salvation Army and funded in part by Columbia Gas shareholders, HeatShare applies a one-time payment to eligible customers’ gas bills in a 12-month period.
— Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): A state and federally funded program that provides one-time payment assistance to customers’ natural gas accounts.
— Winter Crisis Program: Once per heating season, eligible customers who are not connected to gas service or facing potential disconnection can receive bill payment assistance.
— WarmChoice®: A free home weatherization program for income-eligible Columbia Gas
customers.
— Special Reconnect Order: Through April 15, customers who are facing disconnection can pay just $175 to avoid disconnection. Customers who are already disconnected must pay an additional $36 reconnection fee.
— Payment plans are also available to customers, regardless of energy assistance eligibility, who have fallen behind on their bill.
For more information about energy assistance programs, visit ColumbiaGasOhio.com/EnergyAssistance. Not sure where to start?Call 800-344-4077.