If you’re having trouble paying utility bills, you probably aren’t alone. According to the latest Consumer Price Index data, the index for electricity rose 2.4% from September 2023 to September 2024, ...

Fortunately, there is a government program that can help lighten the load of these essential bills. Here’s what you need to know if you want to get assistance paying your utilities. What Is LIHEAP and ...

New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.

Organizations such as trustees’ offices in Tippecanoe County, Lafayette Urban Ministry and the Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action are scrambling to come up with funding and staff.

Utility bills are a major source of stress for many Americans. The average monthly utility bill in the U.S. is now $473, and 54% of Americans say they’re overwhelmed by the cost, according to a 2024 ...

In Lewisville, at Christian Community Action, also known as CCA, the food pantry already serves a record number of more than 800 families a week. President and CEO Gilbert Montez said the need will ...

State lawmakers and environmental groups are looking to increase energy efficiency, reduce power costs and help people adapt to extreme weather by backing a slew of bills that are advancing in the ...

PASSAIC – For too many, rising energy and utility costs have taken their toll. Already struggling with the area's high cost of living, a steady stream of Passaic County residents attended an event Oct ...

New Jersey is part of a 13-state electricity grid operated by PJM Interconnection. It is responsible for operating the electric grid for a huge swath of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, stretching from ...