Winter can be a hard time of year, especially with high utility bills. Whether you need help with gas, electric, or water, these programs can help. If you are an immigrant and need help connecting to any of these resources, send us your information or call and leave a message in the language you are most comfortable speaking at 412-742-4200. Our office hour locations may also be able to help.
Utility Assistance
LIHEAP (Low Income Heat & Energy Assistance Program) opened November 1st to offer small grants to families and individuals to help pay gas and electric bills. See if you’re eligible and apply online, in person at your local County Assistance Office, by paper application via mail, or by calling 412-562-0330 or 866-857-7095.
For heating or electric crises, such as broken equipment, utility shutoff, leaking lines, or no fuel, you may be able to get help through LIHEAP Crisis. Call 412-770-3677 or visit your County Assistance Office for more info.
You may also be eligible for your utility company’s Customer Assistance Program. Call the customer service number listed for your utility company below to see how you can apply.
- Columbia Gas
800-537-7431 - Peoples Natural Gas
800-400-9276 (WARM) - West Penn Power
1-888-282-6816 - Duquesne Light
412-393-7100 - Pennsylvania American Water H2O (Help to Others)
1-888-282-6816 - Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
866-762-2348
If you still need help, after applying for LIHEAP and your utility company’s assistance program, you may be eligible for assistance through the Dollar Energy Fund. Use this map to find a community organization near you to go and apply in person.
You can also check out this list of additional resources that may be able to help you pay utility bills.