General Topics and Information - Central East

Site: Various Locations

Service: Utility Assistance, Huron County

Record #: GBA3238
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Regular Service
Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk of having their utilities cut of and have exhausted all other sources of financial assistance. Emergency Financial Assistance provides emergency relief to eligible low-income customers experiencing difficulty paying current arrears. Funds are applied to outstanding utility bill payments, not to security deposit payments due.

LEAP for hydro assistance - Low-income Energy Support Program (LEAP) - click here for general information. Emergency payment of electricity bill up to $650 ($780 if home electrically heated) per calendar year which is credited directly to electricity bill. Support is available from the Huron County Social Services, 519-482-8508 Ext 4234 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. To qualify must be an existing customer of ERTH Power Corporation, reside at the address in arrears and have an after tax income below established thresholds.

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - monthly discount on hydro bills through Ontario Energy Board. Call 1-855-831-8151 for application or apply online HERE.

Enbridge or Union Gas - call 1-855-487-5327 or EMAIL. Managed by United Way Simcoe Muskoka.

Emergency Heat or Hydro - Huron County Social Services, Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Program ( CHPI ) (GBA3635). Contact 519-482-8505 or Toll Free 1-888-371-5718. Ask for the Pathways Program Ext 4509.

Other Programs that may offer Utility Assistance:
1. Salvation Army Family Services may be able to assist with winter utilities bills, LEAP and OESP applications.

2. North Huron Connection Centre Wingham contact 519-271-6819 Ext 245 or EMAIL. Open Tue-Thu noon-5 pm

3. St Vincent de Paul (GBA2160) offers emergency support for rent, heat, hydro, dental and eye care. Contact 519-524-1087 or EMAIL

3. Blessings Community Store (GBA2260) in Zurich offers support for payment of rent/heat bills or emergency medical expenses. Contact 519-236-4376 or EMAIL

Service Details

Hours n/a
Areas Served Huron County
Eligibility Assistance subject to eligibility requirements.
Application Contact
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Address & Map
Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960
Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-482-8505 Ext 4234
Toll Free Phone 1-888-371-5718 Ext 4234

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