New York has a new program to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. The financial assistance program requires utilities to provide a one-time credit to customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program that will eliminate unpaid utility bills through May 1 of this year.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-electric-and-gas-utility-bill-credit-program-low-income-families