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Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid is sponsored by Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas Light & Coke (administered through local agencies). This program provides bill payment assistance to Illinois customers experiencing an acute financial crisis due to a verifiable emergency such as job loss, illness, medical expenses, or utility service termination.
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Paying your bill just got easier! Now accepting all major credit cards! The Nicor Gas Energy Aide Program provides qualifying households with monetary relief for their natural gas bills.
Eligibility is based on several factors, including household size and income. The Nicor Gas Energy Aide program is administered by select local agencies. Eligible residential customers can receive an Energy Aide Grant up to $250 toward their past due balance.
This grant does not need to be paid back. To find an office near you, please visit our Bill Payment Assistance page for a list of agencies. You can also use the Local Agencies dropdown below.
Meets income guidelines for the Nicor Gas Energy Aide Program. Natural gas bill must be in applicant's name. Customers must show proof of income for all persons living in the household over 18 years of age to receive grant: Must show unemployment filing document or letter from employer.
Customers who previously received LIHEAP, PIPP or Sharing funds are eligible. Residential customers who have a non-heat account may also apply. Customers must fall within the income guidelines based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Residential customers must be at or below 350% of the FPL.
Nicor Gas Energy Aide Income 2024-2025 Energy Aide Assistance Income Guidelines Energy Aide Maximum Income of For each additional household member under 18 add $673 Arab American Family Services Community Action Partnership of Lake County Counties served: DeKalb and Kane East Central Illinois Community Action Agency Counties served: Ford, Iroquois and Vermillion Kankakee County Community Services Cities served : Naperville and Aurora if in DuPage or Kendall Counties Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency Counties served: JoDaviess and Stephenson Counties served: Henry, Mercer and Rock Island nicorgas.
com/energyassistance Tri-County Opportunities Council Counties served: Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall,Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials Counties served: Brown, Pike and Schuyler Will County Center for Community Concerns Need a payment arrangement? In addition to bill payment assistance programs, we offer flexible payment arrangements. Call us at 888.
642. 6748 to make a payment arrangement.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois customers of Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, or Peoples Gas Light & Coke who are experiencing a verifiable emergency leading to financial crisis and have exhausted alternative resources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $350 per utility, per program year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid is funded by Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas Light & Coke (administered through local agencies). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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