Cold weather is here to stay for many months and home heating is a necessity. There is help available for people having trouble paying their home heating bills.
The Michigan Energy Assistance Grant helps families in need. A call to 211 or visiting mi211.org can connect those in need to resources.
Dan Scripps, Chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission said, “No Michiganders should go without heat this year, and we urge anyone having trouble paying their home heating bills not to wait and to reach out for help now.”
Nine agencies were granted a total of $54.5 million to help keep the heat on, with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Archdiocese of Detroit receiving $4.663 million and the United Way for Southeastern Michigan receiving $6.4 million.
Those receiving assistance can get full or partial bill payment for electric, natural gas, propane, and other fuels. Many utility companies offer flexible payment plans. Consumers are asked to reach out for help as soon as possible and not to wait for a shut off notice or for fuel tanks to be empty to take action.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
