The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted us all but for those who were already struggling or have lost their job, these are very tough times indeed. In addition to our Utility Assistance Program which provides help for heating and electricity costs for low income households, there are other programs available as
Behind in your utility bills? We have some important information for you. If you are behind on your heat, electricity or water bills, it is extremely important to deal with the issue or you may be faced with a disconnection by the provider. We offer the following recommendations
Georgian Bluffs, ON – Local manufacturer Caframo has donated 100 Ecofans to the United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Assistance Program, with a retail value of over $16,000. The United Way of Bruce Grey provides low income families with Utility Assistance, providing heating for homes using wood, oil, or propane.
I want to tell you a story. It’s not a short story, its sort of a sad story, its an older story but more importantly it’s my story. People often ask my why I’m so passionate about energy poverty, why so driven, who so uncompromising. There are many activists and
United Way of Bruce-Grey executive director joins IESO’s Market Renewal Working Group Toronto, ON – Francesca Dobbyn, executive director of the United Way of Bruce-Grey, is the newest member of the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Market Renewal Working Group, which is providing advice to the IESO as it
On May 23rd United Way Executive Director made a presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 132,:An Act to enact the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017 and to make amendments to the Electricity Act, 1998 and the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998. Below are the speaking notes,
The Ontario Energy Board has issued a reminder to all utility companies now that the spring disconnections can resume. It should be noted that Hydro One has elected to extend their moratorium through to June 1st. We encourage anyone who is struggling to pay a bill and is worried about
Hydro One data – November 2016 With 5 weeks left in the year the United Way of Bruce Grey has seen a significant jump in the number of people accessing Hydro One utility assistance year over year. CONTEXT FOR MILD FALL – WINTER: There has been a 60% DROP
News Release November 3, 2016 – News Release Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force and United Way of Bruce Grey Respond to the new Government of Ontario Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) Ontario’s new Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) – to be launched in spring/summer of 2017 – will determine the direction for
A question was posed on social media this week: do the LEAP grants actually make a difference to people who need help paying their bills? We decided to crunch our numbers 211 Leap files for electricity 28% of applicants had their bills paid in full 22% had less than $100
