Energy Bill Help
Southwest Gas
Various assistance programs, including Low Income Ratepayer Assistance (LIRA) and the Smarter Greener Better energy efficiency programs, may be available depending on eligiblity requirements. For more information, please visit:
http://www.swgas.com/assistance/az/index.php
You can also call Southwest Gas directly at (877) 860-6020.
Tucson Electric Power Company
Emergency Bill Payment Assistance Programs
https://www.tep.com/Customer/Assistance/Emergency/
You can also call TEP at (520) 623-7711.
Tucson Electric Power--Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Since 1982, the Tucson Urban League and Pima County have been assisting low-income residents in reducing energy use and lowering their utility bills by implementing year-round weatherization measures - at no cost to eligible customers. TEP conducts energy audits and provides funding for weatherization measures. For more information, visit:
https://www.tep.com/Customer/Assistance/Efficiency/
Trico Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Customer donations help Trico members in need. You can sign up online to help someone in need at: http://www.trico.coop
Other Sources
For families with income lower than 200 percent of the federal proverty level:
Tucson Urban League (for residents of Tucson): For more information visit: www.tucsonurbanleague.com/ or call: (520)791-9522
Pima County Community Action (for residents of Pima County): For more information visit: www.pima.gov/ced/cs/caa/index.html or call: (520) 243-6688
Sources:
"Help available to pay heating bills." Arizona Daily Star. October 19, 2009. Page A 14.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/Arizona.htm
"Current News." Welcome to Trico Electric Cooperative Inc.. http://www.trico.coop/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=43&Itemid=106 (accessed October 25, 2011).
tucsonurbanleague.com." tucsonurbanleague.com. http://www.tucsonurbanleague.com/ (accessed October 25, 2011).
"Community Services CAA." Pima County Government Arizona | Tucson, Marana, Ajo, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Three Points, Arivaca. http://www.pima.gov/ced/cs/caa/index.html (accessed October 25, 2011).