Utilities

The NEJC and Nebraska Appleseed are concerned with utilities policies, especially concerning disconnection of services during winter months.

Read the articles and studies, then add your voice: Fill out the online form that asks how you deal with winter utility bills.

Get Informed...

Cold weather rule to take effect Nov. 1 - Lincoln Journal-Star 10/25/2006

DOE: Winter Heating Bills Likely Lower - Omaha World-Herald 10/10/2006

HHS gives Nebraska nearly $1 million for heating help - Lincoln Journal-Star 01/06/2005

More Nebraskans ask for heating assistance - Lincoln Journal-Star 12/12/2005

Aquila to issue refunds - Lincoln Journal-Star 11/04/2005

Fixed Price Option participation up by 35 percent over last year - Lincoln Journal-Star 10/18/2005

Help Available For Those Needing Help To Cool Their Homes - Nebraska StatePaper.com 07/14/2005

Petition Filed Urging State to Expand Energy Assistance Rules
Letter
Press Release
Rulemaking Petition

National Consumer Law Center Energy and Utility page

Public Service Commission Proposed Rule Page - See Rule 157

State by state disconnect policies

State by state cold weather rules

Get Help...

You Can Make A Difference In Your Utility Bill - You're Invited to Learn More About Using Energy Wisely

At Nebraska Energy Assistance Network informational meetings across Nebraska, you‛ll get tips on:

• Managing and reducing your energy bills.
• Seeing if you‛re eligible for energy assistance.
• Learning about energy-related resources that may be available

Read the Flyer

Nebraska Health & Human Services Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

National Energy Assistance Referrals Here you will find email links and telephone numbers you can use to get help.

Nebraska contact information for LIHEAP and charitable programs offered by utility companies.

LIHEAP Clearinghouse at the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Get Involved...

NEJC Utilitiies Issue Flyer - Print and Post it! En Español

Do you have a problem with a utility company? Complete this form and submit it to the NEJC - we are collecting data to help enact rules to help utility consumers.

Public Service Commission Online Complaint Form

Make your voice heard on the subject of winter utility policies.