Nebraska Public Power District’s Pennies for Power program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Nebraska Public Power District electric bills. Customers may be eligible to receive funds that are applied directly to their utility bill. This program is designed to provide assistance above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

The calendar year of the program runs from October 1st through September 30th. This program is currently open for customers with services that are off or in threat of termination only.

Funds are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their accounts in the past six months.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their bill of at least $100.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $225.

Applicants can only receive a grant once every 12 months.

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount is insufficient to restore service or stop termination, the customer must seek additional assistance or cover the remaining balance themselves. The amount needed to restore serviceor stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that, in addition to the grant amount, an additional payment is required to restore service or stop termination

Additional Guidelines

All applicants must provide verification of income.

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally- funded programs when those programs are open.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.

Grants can be used to cover security deposits and reconnection fees.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household Size200% Monthly200% Yearly
1$2,608$31,300
2$3,525$42,300
3$4,442$53,300
4$5,358$64,300
5$6,275$75,300
6$7,192$86,300
7$8,108$97,300
8$9,025$108,300
Each add’l add$917$11,000

The Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers by providing a grant that is applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Open from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for services that are off or in threat of termination.

Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $50 on their account in the past three months.

Exceptions may be made in cases of extreme hardships.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $250.

Applicants can only receive one grant every 12 months.

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

All applicants must provide verification of income.

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.

Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income for customers of all other utility companies must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Household Size150% Monthly150% Yearly
1$1,956$23,475
2$2,644$31,725
3$3,331$39,975
4$4,019$48,225
5$4,706$56,475
6$5,394$64,725
7$6,081$72,975
8$6,769$81,225
Each add’l add$688$8,250

The Ohio Utility Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, provides assistance to eligible customers of select utility companies in Ohio. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that is applied directly to their bill. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Participating Utilities:

Program Dates

Open from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for service that is off or in threat of termination.

Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their account in the previous 90 days.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $300 per utility ($600 maximum if a grant is received for both gas and electric service).

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility every 12 months.

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

All applicants must provide verification of income.

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.

Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be between 175% +$1 and 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household SizeMonthly (households from 175% + $1 up to 250% Federal Poverty Level – FPL)Yearly (households from 175% + $1 up to 250% Federal Poverty Level – FPL)
1$2,283 to $3,260$27,389 to $39,125
2$3,085 to $4,406$37,014 to $52,875
3$3,887 to $5,552$46,639 to $66,625
4$4,690 to $6,698$56,264 to $80,375
5$5,492 to $7,844$65,889 to $94,125
6$6,294 to $8,990$75,514 to $107,875
7$7,096 to $10,135$85,139 to $121,625
8$7,898 to $11,281$94,764 to $135,375
Each add’l add$803 to $1,146$9,626 to $13,750

The Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, provides eligible customers with a utility assistance grant applied directly to their Northeast Ohio Natural Gas bill. This grant helps limited-income customers maintain or restore their basic electric service. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Open from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for services that are off or in threat of termination.

Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their account in the past three months.

Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have paid $75 on their accounts.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $500.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025)

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

All applicants must provide verification of income.

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.

Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income for customers of all other utility companies must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Household Size250% Monthly250% Yearly
1$3,260$39,125
2$4,406$52,875
3$5,552$66,625
4$6,698$80,375
5$7,844$94,125
6$8,990$107,875
7$10,135$121,625
8$11,281$135,375
Each add’l add$1,146$13,750

The Neighbor to Neighbor Program, a Hardship Program administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Kingsport Power Company electric bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that’s applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Open from December 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, for services that are off or in threat of termination.

Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their Kingsport Power Company account in the three months prior to applying for a grant.

Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have paid $75 on their accounts in the three months prior to applying for a grant.

Pledges made on an applicant’s behalf and other grants cannot be counted toward the sincere effort of payment. Exceptions may be made in cases of extreme hardships.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $300.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025)

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

All applicants must provide verification of income.

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.

Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household Size150% Monthly150% Yearly
1$1,956$23,475
2$2,644$31,725
3$3,331$39,975
4$4,019$48,225
5$4,706$56,475
6$5,394$64,725
7$6,081$72,975
8$6,769$81,225
Each add’l add$688$8,250

The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority water bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that’s applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Open from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, to all eligible applicants regardless of service status.

Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Balance Requirement

There is no minimum balance requirement.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $175.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, once every 12 months.

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

All applicants must provide verification of income.

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

Tenants who are responsible for the water bill are eligible to apply, even if the bill is in the landlord’s name. Tenants are required to provide proof that they are responsible for the water bill.

Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household Size250% Monthly250% Yearly
1$3,260$39,125
2$4,406$52,875
3$5,552$66,625
4$6,698$80,375
5$7,844$94,125
6$8,990$107,875
7$10,135$121,625
8$11,281$135,375
Each add’l add$1,146$13,750

The Power of Change Program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers in the state of Indiana with their AES Indiana bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that is applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Open from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, for services that are off or in threat of termination.

Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $60 on their AES Indiana account in the 3 months prior to applying for a grant.

LIHEAP assistance and pledges made on the applicant’s behalf or other grants may be counted toward the sincere effort of payment.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their AES Indiana bill of at least $50.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $240.

Applicants can only receive one grant, per program year. (10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025)

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.

Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.

Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household Size150% Monthly150% Yearly
1$1,956$23,475
2$2,644$31,725
3$3,331$39,975
4$4,019$48,225
5$4,706$56,475
6$5,394$64,725
7$6,081$72,975
8$6,769$81,225
Each add’l add$688$8,250

Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to Valley Energy customers that are applied directly to their utility bill. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis and eligibility requirements vary based on the utility company. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for the Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program.

Sincere Effort of Payment

Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their accounts in the past three months. Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have paid at least $50 on their accounts.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.

Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have an outstanding balance of at least $50.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $500.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025)

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household Size250% Monthly250% Yearly
1$3,260$39,125
2$4,406$52,875
3$5,552$66,625
4$6,698$80,375
5$7,844$94,125
6$8,990$107,875
7$10,135$121,625
8$11,281$135,375
Each add’l add$1,146$13,750

Application Attachments

AlexRenew has partnered with Dollar Energy Fund to administer its Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program (LEAP) to assist customers having difficulty paying their wastewater bills. The program provides one-time assistance grants to AlexRenew customers that are applied directly to their utility bill. Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Open from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for services that are off or in threat of termination.

Balance Requirement

Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.

Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $50.

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $1,000.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025)

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Application Attachments

Dynegy Energy Aid is a first-of-its-kind electricity bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Pennsylvania and Ohio customers in crisis. Customers may be eligible to receive funds that are applied directly to their utility bill. This program is designed to provide assistance above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Program Dates

Program opened on January 2, 2024 and will continue until pilot program funding is completed for services that are past due, under threat of disconnection, or already disconnected. You do not need a disconnect notice to qualify.

Funds are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.

Partnering Dynegy utility companies:

Proof of Emergency Situation

Individuals eligible for assistance are those who are experiencing an acute financial crisis due to a verifiable emergency and who have exhausted alternative resources. Emergency situations generally include:

Maximum Grant

The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $350.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year. (1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025)

Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied. The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance.

Additional Guidelines

Income Guidelines

Total gross household income must be at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Use our Income Calculator, or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.

Household Size400% Monthly400% Yearly
1$5,217$62,600
2$7,050$84,600
3$8,883$106,600
4$10,717$128,600
5$12,550$150,600
6$14,383$172,600
7$16,217$194,600
8$18,050$216,600
Each add’l add$1,833$22,000