The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Can Help

Lexington MA

19 March, 2022

3:44 AM

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Press release from the Town of Lexington: March 17, 2022 There are fuel assistance funds available from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help pay your energy bills. If you or someone you know is having trouble keeping up with energy bills, Eversource offers many programs and payment plans to help lower monthly payments. To find the right options, call Eversource at 866-861-6225, or visit Eversource.com/billhelp. There is a plan for everyone, including: State and Federal Assistance Plans Get help for your heating bills with Fuel Assistance and the Good Neighbor Energy Fund at MAGoodNeighbor.org Renters can receive assistance for past due electric bills and rent through Massachusetts' Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Visit Mass211.org or call 211. Protection Plans Keep your energy service on while you get caught up on your bill with a protection plan for customers facing a financial or medical hardship. Payment Assistance Programs and Plans You may be eligible for a Discount Rate of 36% off your electric bill. Lower your monthly payment and eliminate a past due account balance with programs like New Start. Take advantage of extended payment plans, or tame seasonal spikes in your energy bills by paying a fixed amount each month with Budget Billing. Energy Efficiency Plans Eversource can help you find ways to make your home more comfortable, while lowering your energy usage and bill. No-cost solutions are available for qualifying customers. This press release was produced by the Town of Lexington. The views expressed here are the author's own.