NBC Chicago

How residents can get help with energy bills as temperatures plunge

With dangerously cold temperatures gripping Chicagoland, many households are turning up the heat — and that means higher utility bills. But there are programs available to help offset those costs.

PG&E extends bill-pay program to 2026, offering up to $1,300 relief for eligible customers

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced the extension of its Match My Payment Program into 2026, providing ...

PG&E offers up to $1,300 in bill relief for customers facing hardships

In an ongoing effort to help customers facing financial hardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is extending a program that offers up to $1,300 in bill relief.• Video Above: What to do after the ...
Newsday

3 ways to get help navigating heating, food, health care bills during the government shutdown

From a reduction in food benefits to delayed paychecks for federal workers, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is forcing some Long Islanders to dig deeper into their pockets. The ...