MILLIONS of Americans can get up to $3,200 in energy bill credits this October.
Read about four energy bill credits below to see if you’re eligible.
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TOASTY SAVINGS
Residents in North Dakota can expect assistance payments starting October 1 for help with heating bills thanks to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.
LIHEAP is in place to help Americans struggling to afford their heat and cooling bills.
LIHEAP offers a once a year payment towards heat costs from October 1 to May 31 worth up to $1,100.
In order to be eligible, your income must be at or below 60% of North Dakota’s median income. For a household of one person, the income threshold is $40,530.
For two and three person households, the maximum is set at incomes of $53,010 and $65,478, respectively.
LIHEAP is offered nationwide with each state setting eligibility limits
LEARN IT, EARN IT
Residents in Illinois can also get energy bill relief payments by attending one event.
The city of Carbondale, about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, is offering a $300 bill credit toward their Ameren Illinois account by attending a workshop.
The workshop will go over available program resources and provide credit to households with incomes at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
The workshop will be held on October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center (200 S Illinois Ave).
CALIFORNIA CREDITS
A California program that takes place twice a year will provide breaks on energy costs for households and small businesses as part of the state’s effort to cut emissions.
The benefits will show up automatically on bills from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Residential households will receive a $58.23 credit in October. Those with a gas account will receive an additional $67.03 natural gas credit.
Homes that receive electric and gas services from the company will also enjoy benefits.
Small businesses are also included in the relief program, earning a similar $58.23 credit.
Ways to save on energy bills
Looking to save money on your energy bills? Consider these options:
- Ditch your dryer: consider air-drying your clothes by using drying racks.
- Keep cool: consider using reflective window film or foil that reflects heat or using a cool-mist humidifier with cold water.
- Stay warm: consider buying a heat reflective pad for your radiator to help trap heat and conserve it.
NATIONWIDE RELIEF
Americans nationwide have a few months left to claim a credit worth up to $3,200.
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit can be claimed by those who had qualified energy-efficient improvements made to their homes through the end of 2025.
The credit equals 30% of certain expenses such as qualified energy efficient improvements made during the taxable year, home energy audits and residential energy property.
The maximum you can claim each year is $1,200 for energy efficient property costs and some home improvements.
For exterior doors, you can claim $250 per door with a cap at $500. Exterior windows and skylights can earn you $600 and home energy audits can score you $150.
Americans can also claim $2,000 per year for qualified heat pumps, water heaters, biomass boilers or biomass stoves.
The credit must be claimed before December 31, 2025.
