9 programs for help paying gas, propane and heating bills in Talladega County, Alabama, including 3 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Help with power, gas and water bills through a case-managed program, plus a food pantry and clothing; open Mon-Thu 9-11:30am.
(256) 362-7698Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm, Wed 9am-2pm.
(256) 236-5643Takes 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.
No phone listed · Website ↗Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun & Cleburne Counties
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.
256-362-6611Alabama Business Charitable Trust (Alabama Power)
Emergency help with energy bills, given out through the county LIHEAP agency.
Ask the LIHEAP agency aboveAlabama Public Service Commission
Takes complaints about regulated power, gas, water and phone utilities after the customer has tried the utility.
1-800-392-8050Spire Alabama (natural gas)
Waives the monthly charge for SSI households, DollarHelp toward gas bills, payment plans and budget billing.
1-800-292-4008Free, 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.
2-1-1Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun & Cleburne Counties
Free home energy upgrades like insulation and air sealing that lower bills going forward. The state line routes them to their county's agency.
256-362-6611