As utility bills continue to rise, more and more households are struggling to keep the lights on. In fact, according toThe National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA), over 20.5 million households were behind on their electricity bills as of January 2023. That’s one out of six...
Help with utility bills The State of Texas's 211 service gives residents a central place to search for resources across the state, including assistance to with paying utility bills. Texans can call 211 orvisit the website. 211 also has more information on cooling centers and air conditioning u...
In addition to deregulation, extreme weather events in Texas impact electric bills. "When winter storm Uri hit, the focus turned to electricity and its impact. Our system is aging and there's never really been a focus on how to help residential customers pay the tab," said Haverlah. Becaus...
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This section offers news briefs pertaining to business in Fort Worth, Texas as of August 20, 2012. Texas Exchange Bank has joined the Texas Access to Justice Foundation's Prime Partner Bank program to help low-income Texas with their civil legal issues. Benchmark Bank has been ordered to pa...
"Through a record $6 million donation to SoCalGas's Gas Assistance Fund, over 10,000 families have applied and benefited from grants of up to $500 to help pay their gas bills. However, funds remain. To reach more customers who might need assistance with paying their bills, we expanded th...
Despite Bethany’s offer of free classes, she has bills to pay. She asks for donations of what anyone can afford. “It doesn’t have to be money. People leave food on my doorstep. Gift certificates are nice—they allow someone to support a local business while also supporting me.” Whet...
The basics:From the IRS to mortgages and utility bills, many obligations are temporarily on hold as both private companies and the government make adjustments that will give Americans time to catch up. What’s new:Tax season? Not in a pandemic. The IRS has agreed to postpone tax filing for...
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New Mexico residents pay thelowest monthly energy billsout of all 50 states and are beaten only by the District of Columbia, according to WalletHub. The cost of food in New Mexico was5.4% below the national averagein 2021. Lower food and utility expenses help keep New Mexico's overall cost...