Massachusetts Gas & Electric Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Massachusetts 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

Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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.

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

Partnering 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. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)

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

Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Pennsylvania utility 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

Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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.

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

Partnering 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. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)

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

Homefield Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Ameren customers in Illinois who are 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

Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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.

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

Partnering 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. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)

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

Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Illinois 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

Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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.

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

Partnering 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. (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)

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

太平洋瓦電公司(PG&E)的「付款配對計劃」由Dollar Energy Fund管理,為符合收入資格的PG&E客戶提供逾期帳單的等額配對付款,最高可達1,000美元。配對款項將直接記入客戶的PG&E帳戶。計劃指引與資格要求可能隨時變更。

2025年6月9日,该计划将开始对符合条件的PG&E客户开放申请。

PG&E將為符合資格的客戶提供50至1,000美元的付款配對,最高配對金額為1,000美元。客戶可獲得多次配對,惟總額不得超過1,000美元。

在资金可用时,等额给付以先到先得的原则发放给符合条件的申请人。

余额要求

申请人的PG&E账单必须有至少$100美元的未付余额。

其他资格指南

参加欠款管理计划(AMP)的客户不符合PG&E Match My Payment计划条件。

只有加入PG&E Match My Payment计划后产生的符合条件的客户付款有资格获得PG&E的等额款项。

在2025年6月9日之后收到PG&E REACH计划拨款的客户将直接加入PG&E Match My Payment计划。

在2025年6月1日至2025年6月8日期间收到PG&E REACH计划拨款的客户将收到PG&E特别指示,以加入PG&E Match My Payment计划。

所有申请人必须提供收入证明。

账户必须为住宅、独立住宅或公寓。不支持“仅烹饪”、商业、工业或共享公用事业服务的公寓。

第8部分或政府补贴住房账户可能符合条件。

账户户名必须是当前居住在房屋中的成年人。

符合收入条件的客户必须在联邦资助计划开放时申请所有计划。

等额给付款不得用于支付押金或重新连接费用。

等额给付款不得用于支付已关闭账户或已转出余额。

收入指南

家庭总收入必须等于或低于400%联邦贫困收入指南水平。 使用我们的收入计算器或下表来了解您的总收入(税前)是否在此计划的资格范围内。

家庭人口2每月400%每年400%
1-2$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
每增加一人加$1,833$22,000

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, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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.

Customers on Ohio’s Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) are not eligible for assistance.

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