Energy Help

If you’re struggling to pay your energy bills, we can:
  • Talk through your current bill and any shut-off notices
  • Look at programs that may help with electric, gas, or other home energy costs
  • Help you understand letters or notices from your energy company
  • Connect you with other resources that might be a good fit
 
Through specific energy assistance programs, we may be able to help with past-due bills or shut-off notices.

Water and Sewer Support

If you are struggling to pay your water or sewer bills, we may be able to help.
 
Depending on the program and your situation, support may include help with:
  • Past-due water or sewer balances
  • Shut-offs or disconnect notices
  • Certain well or septic repairs or maintenance
 
Not every household will receive the same type of help. Our staff will talk with you about what may be available for your home.

Who We Serve

​Energy and water/sewer resources are available for eligible households in:
  • Bay
  • Clare
  • Gladwin
  • Mecosta
  • Midland
  • Muskegon
  • Oceana
  • Osceola
 
If you are not sure whether you qualify, you can still reach out. We’ll ask a few simple questions and help you figure out the best next step, even if that turns out to be another program or organization.

How to Get Started

​To ask about utility or water and sewer help, call or text the office nearest you:  
You can also email us at [email protected]
 
When you reach out, it helps if you can share:
  • That you’re asking about energy or water/sewer help
  • What county you live in
 
A staff member will follow up to talk through your situation, explain what may be available, and walk you through the next steps.

Interested in More Energy Resources?

​If high energy bills are an ongoing problem, Weatherization may be another way we can help.
 
Weatherization looks at your whole home to find ways to save energy and improve comfort. For eligible households, the program may provide things like insulation, air sealing, and furnace work at no cost.
 
To explore this option, click the button below to visit our Weatherization page
You can also mention Weatherization when you call or text and our staff can help connect you to that program.