Can i get help with my gas and electricity bills? life is getting too hard

Discussion in 'Personal Finance Q & A' started by prameet, Jul 21, 2016.

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  1. prameet

    prameet Administrator

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    Can I get help with my gas and electricity bills? Every year I struggle to pay my utility bills. In the summer I have trouble paying my bills because I have to keep the air conditioning unit on and in winter I struggle to pay bills because I use the heaters in all the room. I dread the gas and electricity bills now and I've got into so many arguments with my children who simply don't understand how difficult it is to make ends meet. Please help me. I like this forum because members don't judge other people in difficulties and offer practical advice. I'm all ears.....
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  2. Quentin

    Quentin Newbie

    You can get help with your gas and electricity bills. There is a Government Program called LIHEAP which stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. They will help you keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. This program will help you but I think you need to make some fundamental changes to the way your run your household.

    First thing you should do is to have a family meeting to discuss the problem. This is not only your problem and everyone needs to take responsibility because they are all contributing to the problem. You need to make your children aware of their energy usage and demand that they cut down or face the consequences which would be no gas or electricity.

    You also need to stop using expensive A/C units and switch to a fan or just use a hand fan in the summer. This switch along should help you pay your gas and electricity bills. You should also reduce the number of heaters you have and just heat one communal room. I would suggest you add layers during the winter because you could cut your gas and electricity bills by half.

    Consider using a energy monitoring devise to become mindful of your energy usage. You should also apply for any energy assistance grants to insulate your home properly. You can get help with your gas and electricity bills but I think making these fundamental changes will help you achieve long term financial success.
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  3. Tiplady

    Tiplady Newbie

    Spot on!
  4. Tiplady

    Tiplady Newbie

    The answer to your question can I get help with my gas and electricity bills can be found here. The link is to the Government LIHEAP site which helps low income families with energy assistance.

    In order to qualify your income and household must be within the following brackets.

    Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
    1 $17,655
    2 $23,895
    3 $30,135
    4 $36,375
    5 $42,615
    6 $48,855
    7 $55,095
    8 $61,335

    to find out if you are eligible for the benefits you should contact your
    state or tribal LIHEAP office.

    For help applying for LIHEAP benefits, you may also call this toll-free number: 1-866-674-6327

    I am sure you'll be eligible for this welfare benefit so you should apply for it quickly to ease your finances. Also for long term financial security you shoudl definitely follow @Quentin advice. Hope things improve and please keep us posted.
    Last edited: Jul 21, 2016
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