Find Helpful Payment Assistance Programs
Many in our community are faced with economic hardships. Answer a few simple questions and we’ll suggest financial assistance programs that could be a good fit for you.
You must select at least one option. If none of the options apply to you, please select "none".
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Pay Off Your Balance on Your Own Schedule
Finding it hard to make your payments on time? With a payment arrangement, you can pay off your balance little by little on a schedule that best fits you.
How it works:
First, you put an initial down payment towards your balance. Then, the rest of your balance is split between even payments over time. Payments can be made weekly, bi-weekly and monthly.
Eligibility, payment amounts and length of the payment arrangement plan depend on these factors:
Consumers Energy partners with several agencies across the state who provide energy assistance. Check your income below to see if you’re eligible for an energy assistance program.
Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPL):
Number of Household Members | 110% FPL HHC (Annual) |
150% FPL SER, CARE, WPP, RIA (Monthly) |
200% FPL WAP, SPP, Helping Neighbors (Monthly) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $16,038 | $1,823 | $2,430 |
2 | $21,692 | $2,465 | $3,287 |
3 | $27,346 | $3,108 | $4,143 |
4 | $33,000 | $3,750 | $5,000 |
5 | $38,654 | $4,393 | $5,857 |
6 | $44,308 | $5,035 | $6,713 |
For each additional person add | $5,654 | $643 | $857 |
* Some non-profit agencies might provide assistance to households with a higher income level. Please contact the agency for details.
Michigan Energy Assistance Program
The United Way
of Jackson County
helpwithutilities.com
517-741-0202
The Heat and Warmth
Fund (THAW)
thawfund.org/assistance/
800-866-8429
St. Vincent de
Paul Society
helpwithmybill.com
877-788-4623
True North
Community Services
tnempower.org
231-355-5880
Barry County United Way
bcunitedway.org
269-945-4010
The United Way of Southeastern Michigan
unitedwaysem.org/utility-assistance/
844-211-4994
The Salvation Army
salarmy.us/energy
616-929-1645
Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity
micommunityaction.org
Or contact your local
Community Action Agency
Superior Watershed Partnership
superiorwatersheds.org/energy-conservation
906-273-2742
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