Free Help Fighting a High Electric Bill Or Stopping A Turn-Off
The state utility commissions can help you fight high gas or electric
bills. Some will even come out and make sure that your meter is
not over charging you. They don't have money to pay for your bills,
but they can negotiate payment arrangements with the company for
you or suggest non-profit organizations that may have emergency
funds to help. For example Maryland suggests the Fuel Fund for Central
Maryland or the Maryland Energy Assistance program. The office can
also force the utility not to cut off your service because of medical
emergencies or cold weather. Contact your state utility commission
for further assistance.
