This listing describes the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credit, and where to get emergency help to pay a utility bill  
 
ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP) 

• Applies $35-$113 credit directly on each monthly hydro bill for those below the Low Income Measure cutoff 
• to apply call 1-855-831-8151 (Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm) or see website here 
• if you need help applying call Salvation Army, Milton Community and Family Services, 905-875-1022 

EMERGENCY HELP TO PAY UTILITY BILLS 

Housing Stability Fund (one-time assistance for gas or hydro bills)

• contact Halton Region at  3-1-1 or 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP)

Provides emergency relief with financial grants of up to $1000 per calendar year for eligible low-income customers

• amount is applied directly to the outstanding balance
• for natural gas bills contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
• for electricity/hydro bills contact Salvation Army, Milton Community and Family Services, 905-875-1022

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