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Get help with your utility bill

Since 1983, Dollar Energy Fund has worked to help limited-income households maintain or restore basic gas, water, wastewater and electric service. Our holistic approach also connects those in need with resources beyond utility assistance, which helps to lead our clients onto a path of self-sufficiency.

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There are a variety of programs available to assist those who are having difficulty affording safe utility service. Depending on your utility company, where you live, how many people are in your household and the combined household income, you may be eligible to receive assistance.
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How It Works

Contact your utility company

Start by contacting your utility company. They will help determine your eligibility and provide you with information on a number of different assistance programs available for customers in need.

Submit your application

Apply online through MyApp Connect, or use our Agency Finder to locate a community-based agency that can help you apply in person. To complete your application, you’ll need a copy of your utility bill and proof of income for everyone in your household.

 

Apply Online

Receive utility assistance

Our team reviews your application and documentation to verify your eligibility. If you qualify, we'll work directly with your utility company to apply an assistance grant to your account or enroll you in the programs you're eligible for.

Resources

Helpful Tools to Get Started

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Eligibility Tool

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MyApp Connect

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Agency Finder

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Income Calculator

Carla
Grant Recipient

“Thank you very much for helping me get my gas turned back on. I am a single mother of four and, because of Dollar Energy Fund, we can have heat this winter.” 

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Eligibility Tool

Use our eligibility tool to see if you may qualify for assistance.

 

The eligibility tool is not an application for assistance. It's designed to help you determine whether you may be eligible for programs offered through Dollar Energy Fund. Any information and documentation you provide during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff. Assistance is provided to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.