Utilities
Learn about your options if you are struggling to pay your heating, cooling, or electric bill.
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Getting Help Paying Utility Bills in Virginia
Read more about utility assistance programs in Virginia and other ways to get help paying heating and electric bills.
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Getting Help with Utility Shutoffs in Virginia
Read more about your rights during utility shutoffs in Virginia, including cold and heat protections, payment plans, reconnection rules, and where to get help before and after your service is disconnected.
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Virginia Poverty Law Center's Utility Helpline(opens in a new window)
Call Virginia Poverty Law Center's utility helpline can offer advice, answer questions, and connect you to programs that help keep the lights and water on.