The Town of Winchester Social Services Coordinator Katie Vaill has shared information regarding a free webinar for residents who may be having trouble paying their energy bills. Eversource is hosting a free webinar for its users to learn about programs to help with utility bills, including protection from service disconnection, programs to reduce past due balances with affordable monthly payments, extended payment plans, and Eversource's no-cost energy efficiency programs to lower energy bills.
Please note that Eversource advises that enrollment and participation in a financial assistance program or payment plan will prevent service disconnection. These plans charge no interest, require no down payment, and all customers qualify at least once for one or more of these plans.
These informative webinars will be delivered in English and Spanish according to the schedule below:
- Tuesday, February 16, at 10AM (English)
- Tuesday, February 16, at 6PM (English)
- Thursday, February 18, at 10AM (English)
- Thursday, February 18, at 6PM (Spanish)
- Wednesday, February 24, at 11AM (English)
- Wednesday, February 24, at 6PM (English)
Please click here to register for one of the webinars sponsored by Eversource.
What One Can Expect to Learn During a Webinar
- Applying for financial hardship and winter protection to avoid service disconnection
- Eversource’s payment assistance programs
- Extended payment plans (up to 24 months)
- Applying for federal funds from the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
- Preventing scams
- Ways to save through our no cost energy efficiency programs
For more information on payment programs and plans, please phone Eversource at (800) 286-2828 or visit here for a complete listing of Eversource’s protections, payment plans and programs to help you and your family lower your monthly payments.