AES Indiana, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), is raising awareness about winter assistance programs and other state and local energy programs for eligible customers. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) has designated February 1 as National Energy Assistance Day to help get the word out to low-income families that energy assistance funds are available to help them pay their home energy bills.
If you're having trouble paying your bill, one of these assistance programs could help you. For more information and to apply for the programs below, visit aesindiana.com/payment-assistance.
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a government program that runs from October through May. Customers must meet the income guidelines to qualify.
- Winter Assistance Fund runs from December 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 for Marion County residents. Customers must meet the income guidelines to qualify. The Winter Assistance Fund helps those who cannot afford heat and electricity but do not qualify for the government's Energy Assistance Program.
- Power of Change is AES Indiana's emergency relief fund is available thanks to donations from AES Indiana and our customers. The program was created by AES Indiana with input from community groups and stakeholders to offer a hand up during a time of need.
For more payment and billing options, visit aesindiana.com/payment-and-billing-options.
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About AES Indiana
AES Indiana, an AES Company, provides retail electric service to more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County. During its long history, AES Indiana has supplied its customers with some of the lowest-cost, most reliable power in the country. For more information about the company, please connect with AES Indiana on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. For more information about how AES Indiana is accelerating the future of energy, visit aesindiana.com/hellofuture.