Mark Bain, who is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, rubs his hands together as he checks the level on his oil at home in hopes that he will have enough oil to outlast the shutdown ...

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Low-income renters and home owners who are at risk of utility disconnection can apply to the Home Energy Assistance Program through March 31 for help paying energy bills. HEAP provides ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. and the Ohio Department of Development is helping Ohioans with their home energy bills this winter through the Winter Home ...

Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend service shut-offs as low-income families brace for higher bills and delayed aid. Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Ahead of National Energy Assistance Day on Monday, Feb. 2, Columbia Gas of Ohio is reminding customers who are worried about paying their energy bill that there are assistance ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they'll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...