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Located near Greater Sudbury
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Provides assistance to Ontarians to lower their electricity use and costs at home over the long term, easing the burden of electricity bills
There are 3 levels of support available, depending on income level and average energy bill
All beneficiaries at a minimum will receive:
There are 3 levels of support available, depending on income level and average energy bill
All beneficiaries at a minimum will receive:
- A trusted conversation with a trained individual to discuss the impact of their electricity bills on their household
- Referrals to other electricity support options
- A Home Energy Plan
- Level 1 equipment (provided via a Kit or installed in the home)
- The Level 1 equipment may include ENERGY STAR light bulbs, a power bar and/or faucet aerators, along with energy-saving tips
- Level 2 support includes an in-home visit from a professional Home Energy Advisor, a Home Energy Plan and upgrades that may include ENERGY STAR appliances
- Level 3 is for electrically-heated homes only, and will receive an in-home visit from a professional Home Energy Advisor, a Home Energy Plan, and upgrades that may include insulation and/or an ENERGY STAR heat pump
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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
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
Short Description
Access 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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705-618-8810
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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705-618-8810
19 Frood Rd,
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Y9
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Y9
Short Description
- 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 towards 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
This organization is a Registered Charity
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