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Located near Greater Sudbury
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Toll free 1-855-831-8151
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Program that lowers electricity bills for low-income households * provides a monthly credit to eligible customers based on household income and household size * credits will be applied directly to eligible customers' electricity bills. An applicant may qualify for both this program and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)Residential customers -- disconnection for non-payment is banned from November 15 to April 30 of the following year * electricity providers are required to reconnect customers without power before the start of the disconnection ban period and waive any charges due to reconnection, including Collection of Accounts service fees * visit website for more details
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LEAP Program Application: 1-855-487-5327
County of Simcoe Administrative Centre; 1110 Hwy 26
Springwater, ON, L9X 1N6
Springwater, ON, L9X 1N6
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COVID-19 ResponseCOVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)* for customers who are having difficulty paying their utility bills due to the COVID-19 Pandemic* available to consumers who have fallen behind by at least two billing cycles, but whose accounts were in good standing when provincial emergency was declared (Mar 17, 2020)* available for those unemployed on the date they apply for funding, and have received Employment Insurance or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit since March 17, 2020* provides electricity customers with up to $230 in support if they primarily use electricity for heating, or if they use energy-intensive medical devices, and up to $115 otherwise* provides natural gas customers with up to $160 if they reside in Northern Ontario, and up to $80 if they reside elsewhere* those who have received support from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) or the Ontario Electricity Support Program in the recent past are ineligibleApplications will be available through the utility providers' websites and will be accepted by email, mail, on-line application or by phone as of July 13, 2020Customers will be credited on their utility accountFor complete details and eligibility, contact your utility providerRegular ServiceAccess centre to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance * program runs throughout the year * maximum grant is $500 per fuel per household per year ($600 for electrically heated homes) * grant is credited directly toward energy bill * agency can arrange hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed * length of hold depends on utility company * all decisions can be appealed
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Greater Sudbury
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19 Frood Rd
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Y9
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Y9
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Provides financial assistance for rental and/or utility arrears, utility connection fees or financial assistance towards first/last month's rent to secure permanent housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are considered low income but not on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits
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Greater Sudbury
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19 Frood Rd
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Y9
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Y9
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- Provides financial assistance to individuals who are in arrears and at risk of disconnection with Greater Sudbury Utilities (GSU - also known as Greater Sudbury Hydro)
- Offers assistance up to $500 toward arrears (paid directly to the utility company). up to $600 if the home is electrically heated
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Greater Sudbury
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705-586-3229
1901 Lasalle Blvd
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3A 2A3
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3A 2A3
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- Covers the cost of parking for families while they are away at a major children's hospital
- Provides tokens for parking at the Northeastern Regional Cancer Centre in Sudbury
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Espanola (65km)
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705-862-7850
210 Mead Blvd
Espanola, ON, P5E 1R9
Espanola, ON, P5E 1R9
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Provides short term one time assistance for hydro arrears or disconnection, rental arrears to avoid eviction as well as other emergency situations
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Espanola (65km)
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210 Mead Blvd
Espanola, ON, P5E 1R9
Espanola, ON, P5E 1R9
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- Provides financial assistance to individuals who are in arrears with Chapleau Public Utilities Corporation
- Offers assistance up to $500 towards arrears (paid directly to the utility company)
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