Several major utility providers across Illinois have agreed to extend moratoriums on customer shut-offs through the winter months.
All customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Liberty Utilities, Nicor, North Shore and Peoples Gas will now be able to use those companies’ services through the end of March without worrying about their service being turned off.
In addition, Aqua Illinois, Illinois American Water and Utility Services of Illinois have agreed not to cut off access to customers who participate in the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. The moratorium will continue through March 31st.
Both Ameren and Aqua Illinois locally have set up assistance programs for customers who might have trouble paying their bills. Ameren’s Warm Neighbors program and the Aqua Aid fund provide support for customers in need. More information is available on the companies’ websites.
Andy Price, Aqua’s manager for the Danville area, told our newsroom earlier this month that the company has provided $110,000 combined for 425 customers in Danville alone since July through its Aqua Aid program. He says statewide, that number is about $380,000.
