If you can’t pay your bill

Don’t wait until you’re behind on your bill and you have received a shut off notice. Talk to us about the options that are available to you.

Energy Assistance Programs are administered in Wabash County through Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) at (618) 262-4151 and in Lawrence County through Embarrass River Basin Authority (ERBA) at (618) 943-2938.

LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help income-eligible households meet the high cost of home energy.

You may be eligible to receive assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) if your household's combined income for the 30 days prior to application is at or below the following levels shown on the chart below. If you rent, and your heat and/or electric is included in the rent, then your rent must be greater than 30% of your income in order to be eligible to receive benefits.

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Catholic Social Services

The local agency administered by the Catholic Church has assistance they make available from time to time. You can contact them by calling (618) 263-3863.

Deferred Payment Arrangement (DPA)

Call or visit our office to see if you are eligible for a Deferred Payment Arrangement.

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Deferred Payment Arrangement

Medical Deferred Payment Arrangement

If someone in your household seriously ill you may be eligible for a special Medical Deferred Payment Arrangement.

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Medical Deferred Payment Arrangement

Preferred Due Date

Some households are eligible for a preferred due date.

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Preferred Payment Date