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What To Do if You Can’t Pay Your Utility Bills
Get help with your utility bills from energy assistance programs.Written by Dominique Sabins
Edited by Jamie Cesanek
Last updated March 19, 2025
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Key Points
- Residential energy costs continue to rise and strain low-income families struggling to pay their utility bills.
- If paying your electricity bills has proven difficult, you can contact your energy provider for different payment options, take advantage of bill assistance programs, or find ways to lower your energy usage.