Gas and Heating Bill Help in Pickens County, AL

7 programs for help paying gas, propane and heating bills in Pickens County, Alabama, including 1 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.

Local in Pickens County (1)

Alabama Public Service Commission - utility complaints & disconnect rules

Local · 67 Alabama counties

Takes complaints about PSC-regulated utilities (Alabama Power, Spire); PSC General Rule 12(E) requires termination rules giving special consideration when life/health is threatened or for age/handicap.

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Who
Customers of investor-owned utilities (not co-ops, municipal or most water boards).
Good to know
Rule 12(E) summary from LIHEAP Clearinghouse vulnerable-population disconnect page (liheapch.ncat.org/node/2812). PSC phone not verified here - see website.
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Statewide programs that serve Pickens County (6)

LIHEAP energy assistance

Pickens County Community Action Committee & CDC

Statewide, AL

Federal energy help paid straight to the power or gas company. Every Alabama county is served by a Community Action Agency that takes the applications.

205-367-8166
Who
Income at or under 150% of the federal poverty level. Heating season: Oct 1 – Apr 30.
Where
71 Lakeside St, Carrollton 35447
Good to know
This is the LIHEAP agency for Pickens County (ADECA list).
Bring
  • Photo ID
  • Social Security cards for everyone in the home
  • Last month's income proof for every adult
  • Utility bill in the applicant's name
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ABC Trust energy help

Alabama Business Charitable Trust (Alabama Power)

Statewide, AL

Emergency help with energy bills, given out through the county LIHEAP agency.

Ask the LIHEAP agency above
Who
Low-income households or those in temporary hardship
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Public Service Commission consumer complaints

Alabama Public Service Commission

Statewide, AL

Takes complaints about regulated power, gas, water and phone utilities after the customer has tried the utility.

1-800-392-8050
Who
Customers of PSC-regulated utilities
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Spire Alabama assistance

Spire Alabama (natural gas)

Statewide, AL

Waives the monthly charge for SSI households, DollarHelp toward gas bills, payment plans and budget billing.

1-800-292-4008
Who
Spire customers; SSI households for the waiver; up to 300% of poverty for DollarHelp
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United Way 2-1-1

Anywhere

Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.

2-1-1
Who
Anyone
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