Getting Warmer
Temperatures are dropping as federal COVID assistance ends for many Americans who struggle to pay their energy bills — even though the coronavirus crisis isn't quite done with us. The good news is that the federal government helps every state in the country provide energy assistance programs to residents in need, often through partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, and other third-party organizations. And most major utility companies and energy providers have programs of their own, particularly during the pandemic, to help customers who are struggling. If a program in your state says it was sealed up months ago, keep an eye on its website for a cold-weather restart or contact officials through it to ask about a reopening date.
