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The Texas Energy Assistance Program is here to help low-income households. Get immediate aid and long-term support to keep your home powered. It’s more than aid; it’s a promise to Texans.
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You can switch your electric rate this same day in about 10 minutes** **and the switch is automated.
No one comes to your home, and there is no disruption in your service.
On March 16, 2020, the Public Utility Commission of Texas held a hearing addressing the imminent threat to public health and safety by the Covid-19 epidemic.
The PUCT reinforced that each utility may choose to suspend disconnection for non-payment at their discretion. You can view the hearing PUCT public meeting (March 16, 2020).
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric has suspended disconnections for non-payment (DNPs). Visit the official CenterPoint natural gas service website for more information.
Oncor and TNMP said they would work with other utilities, retail electric providers, the Commission, and state and local authorities to develop a longer-term plan for handling DNPs during this State of Disaster. For more information, visit the https://www.oncor.com and https://www.tnmp.com websites.
AEP Texas has halted disconnection of service for non-payment in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) “until further notice.” Visit the official https://www.aeptexas.com website for more information.
Working from home with high energy bills or losing your job and being unable to pay them requires just a bit of simple action from you. We’re here to help you in whatever way we can, and we are going through this with you.
From all of us at Compare Power, we wish you and your family health, well-being, and prosperity during this troubling time we face together.
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