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Service: Utility Assistance, Peterborough County, Various Locations
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Record #:
PET0608
Last Modified:
04 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
13 May 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities cut off and have exhausted all other sources of financial assistance. Availability of funds may change throughout the year Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides one-time financial assistance for hydro and gas customers Hydro One, Enbridge Gas and former Union Gas customers in all of Ontario can apply for LEAP financial assistance through the United Way of Simcoe Muskoka * see separate listing for details * call 1-855-487-5327 to apply Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) provides one-time financial assistance for utility and rent arrears Housing Stability Fund is administered by Community Counselling and Resource Centre for low income residents of Peterborough City and County * contact or visit the Community Counselling and Resource Centre, Housing Resource Centre for information * 705-743-2272 Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Ontario Energy Board provides a monthly credit to make electricity more affordable for low-income electricity consumers. Credit amount is on a sliding scale based on the number of people living in the household and the household income. Apply online or call Community Counselling and Resource Centre, Housing Resource Centre for help with an OESP application For energy audit and free energy upgrades to reduce energy usage and cost, see separate listing for the Enbridge Gas Home Winterproofing Program For electricity account holders who do not qualify as low-income but want to ease the burden of utility costs through energy-saving upgrades, see separate listing for the Home Assistance Program (HAP) or call Save on Energy at 1-877-797-9473 |
Service Details
| PET In or Out of Home Service | In-Home Service |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Must have received a disconnection notice. |
| Languages | English |
Address and Location
| Address & Map | Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Contact Information
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-831-8151 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-855-1155 |
| help@OntarioElectricitySupport.ca | |
| Website | www.housingpeterborough.com |
Categories
| Categories | Utility Assistance |
| Category Group | Financial Assistance |
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