Utility resource fair offers financial assistance to NE Ohioans as rates continue to rise

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Specialists say house heating prices are anticipated to skyrocket, however the excellent news is there’s assist obtainable, and utility corporations are holding occasions to make it simpler than ever.

Power specialists expect households to pay a median of greater than 17% extra this 12 months to warmth their houses.

That’s on high of one other value enhance final 12 months and Northeast Ohio was no exception.

“There’s a want that’s right here in our group,” mentioned Jenn Elting, a spokesperson for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

Elting says the rising prices aren’t restricted to heating.

Sewer charges have additionally gone up, and whereas the NORSD locked in a hard and fast price for the following 5 years, it was straightforward to see Northeast Ohioans wanted assist.

“We wished to get along with all of our group companions and have one easy day the place folks can carry all of their info and apply for as many of those affordability applications as potential,” mentioned Elting

That’s the place the utility useful resource festivals are available.

Water, energy, and electrical corporations, in addition to housing and different help applications participate to supply monetary help to prospects.

There appears to be an choice irrespective of the scenario.

“We now have a number of completely different applications,” mentioned Elting. “Every part that may assist seniors that is perhaps on a hard and fast earnings, to of us which can be experiencing a disaster the place it’s a one sort injection of assist that’s wanted as a result of that they had a job loss or extreme medical bills.”

Prospects have two extra possibilities to get this streamlined help: October 1 at Max Hayes Excessive College from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and October 29 on the Donna Smallwood Middle in Parma.

Whereas the October 1 occasion is offered out, staff are nonetheless accepting walk-ins.

To make an appointment on the October 29 occasion, name 216-881-8247.

Elting asks that prospects keep in mind to carry the right documentation, together with a drivers license, utility payments, rental agreements, pay stubs, proof of earnings, and a duplicate of your lease if wanted.

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