Are you struggling to pay your electric bill? Are you a low-income household looking for assistance programs to help you budget your monthly payments or avoid service disconnection? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with this guide to assistance programs offered by Toledo Edison.

Payment Assistance Programs

Toledo Edison offers several payment assistance programs to help low-income households maintain their electric service. Let’s take a closer look at each program:

Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus)

PIPP Plus is Ohio’s income-based payment program that helps low-income households maintain their gas and electric service. Under this program, you pay a percentage of your household income instead of the actual amount of your bill.

• Program Availability: Open year-round
• Benefits:
  • Consistent bills: Monthly payments based on a percentage of household income
  • Bill credit: Monthly bill credit to pay the difference between the consumption charges and the PIPP payment
  • Forgiveness credit: Forgiveness credit for pre-program debt
• Eligibility Requirements: Household income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level
• Apply Now: Call the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) at 1-800-282-0880 or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

HEAP is a federally funded grant program administered by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) through a network of energy assistance providers. HEAP provides customers with help paying winter heating bills, and occasionally summer cooling bills.

• Program Availability: HEAP: July through May; Winter Crisis: November through April; Summer Crisis: July through September
• Benefits:
  • Cash grants: Customers can receive cash grants for home heating bills and emergencies
  • HEAP: Helps with home energy bills
  • Winter Crisis: Helps with threats of disconnection
  • Summer Crisis: Provides cooling assistance during the summer months
• Apply Now: Call the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) at 1-800-282-0880 or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov

Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy (OPAE) Fuel Fund

OPAE Fuel Fund provides financial assistance to eligible low- to moderate-income customers to help pay their electric bills. Customers must be at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines and must apply for the HEAP or HEAP Crisis program, if available.

• Program Availability: Opens March 1st and remains open until funds are exhausted
• Benefits:
  • Cash grants: Customers can receive cash grants for home heating bills and emergencies
• Program Eligibility:
  • Must have a gross (before tax) household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
  • Home must be individually metered
  • Active residential account must be in the name of an adult resident within the household
  • Must first apply for HEAP or E-HEAP when open and if eligible
• Apply Now: Call the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) at 1-800-282-0880 or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov

Conclusion

Toledo Edison offers several payment assistance programs to help low-income households maintain their electric service. Whether you’re struggling to pay your bill or looking for a way to budget your monthly payments, there’s an assistance program available for you. Apply now and take advantage of the benefits offered by Toledo Edison!