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Step Forward encourages county residents to make use of year-round energy assistance
As uncertainty continues to ripple through communities affected by federal layoffs and economic instability, Step Forward is urging Northeast Ohio residents to recognize the vital role of energy assistance programs like the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in keeping families safe, healthy, and housed. This past Winter Crisis Season alone, Step Forward provided…
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Public hearings on Enbridge’s natural gas rate application scheduled
(Plain Press September 2024) The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled public hearings regarding Enbridge Gas Ohio’s (formerly known as Dominion Energy Ohio) applications to increase rates and charges and for approval of an alternative rate plan. A local public hearing will be held on: Sept. 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Frank…
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2024 HEAP Summer Crisis Program is accepting applications
(Plain Press August 2024) The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program is a one-time benefit that can be used to pay electric utility bills (up to $500), purchase air conditioners or fans, or repair central air conditioning units during the summer months. Eligible Ohioans may qualify for an air conditioning unit and/or fan…
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Crucial water assistance for low-income Cuyahoga County households extended to March 2024
(Plain Press, October 2023) Originally slated to close applications at the end of this month, Step Forward’sLow-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), designed to help eligible households with water and wastewater bills, has announced a significant extension. The program has been extended until March 31, 2024, providing crucial support to eligible households for an additional six months.…
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State enacts emergency expansion of low-income utility assistance program
(Plain Press, September 2022) The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on Wednesday July 20th took emergency action to broaden eligibility for a state assistance program in the face of rising natural gas prices. Hours later, the Ohio Department of Development did the same for low-income electric customers following an executive order inked by Gov. Mike DeWine. Both…
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Homeowner’s bills higher in Cleveland than in Mentor
To the Editor: (Plain Press, February 2022) I would like to comment on your article in the December 2021 Plain Press on property taxes. I grew up in Mentor and own the home I grew up in, and currently rent it out. The property taxes for that house are much lower than the Cleveland house I currently live…
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Utilities for All sends correction to Plain Press article and additional information on vigil at City Hall
Utilities for All sends correction to Plain Press article and additional information on vigil at City Hall To the editor: (Plain Press, November 2021) Utilities for All (UFA) is in appreciation for the Plain Press reporting on the UFA V]igil at City Hall to remember residents who died due to utility shutoffs in the October issue. We…
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Utilities for All holds vigil at City Hall to remember those who died due to utility shutoffs
Utilities for All holds vigil at City Hall to remember those who died due to utility shutoffs by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, October 2021) Seven deaths from hypothermia were reported during a single month earlier this year after utility companies shut heat off in the middle of the winter to customers unable to pay their bills.…
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