Energy Assistance Article


Assistance with Utilities

Can I get any help paying my gas, electric, telephone and water bills?

There are financial assistance programs available to help low-income households with their utility bills. The Department of Economic Security administers several different programs that help with utility deposits, payments, discounts, weatherization of homes, and some appliance repair and replacement. Contact the Department of Economic Security at their state-wide toll free number, (800)582-5706 for information about eligibility and application requirements. They can also help you locate other agencies and programs in your local area.


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  • i wanted to know if their's anymore resources of places that you guys can give me on having to get help on getting my water bill paid in the amount of $260.00 and its a delinquent bill.
  • I'm going through a very ugly separation from an abussive husband.I'm currently out of the job and can not pay my utility bills and I have 2 kids. Can I get any assistance with paying my utility bills??
  • My power was recently turned off my APS without any notice. This was a discrepancy in billing due to an error on their side. I had no idea there was even an issue. According to them I needed to make a deposit payment to a separate account that I was not aware of. The person who set up the account did not notify me of this and made an error inputting the deposit amount. My dog was in out house with no AC while we were working and it was 105 degrees outside. I was wondering if it is legal for them to turn off our power when it is over 100 degrees without any notice.
  • First time in 50 years I can not pay my utilites. I have never asked anybody for nothing. Im loosing my house I am disbled and in a wheel chair and on SSD. Can someone help me or guide me in the right direction.

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  • State Bar of Arizona
    www.azbar.org
  • Maricopa County Bar
    www.maricopabar.org
    Referral number 602-257-4434
  • Pima County Bar
    www.pimacountybar.org
    Referral number 520-623-4625
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    800-799-7233
  • Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center
    866-553-0893
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