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We continue to find ways to assist customers during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftereffects. Plans are being made to resume field operations, including service disconnections. Please click your state below to see more state specific information.
Selecting your state will provide specific service disconnections dates, outside assistance agencies available in your area, field collection activities, and payment arrangements.
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Ohio Information
Service disconnection and collection activities have resumed for Ohio customers, on October 5, 2020. If the termination date on your disconnection notice is on or after October 5, 2020, your service may be terminated for non-payment. All normal collections practices have resumed including payment plan options, requirements for reconnections, and late payment charges.
Payment Arrangements
Customers who are having difficulty paying their bills and are at risk for disconnection should call us immediately to arrange a payment plan and request information on potential assistance programs to avoid termination.
Contact us Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Ohio Edison – 800-686-3421
- The Illuminating Company – 800-686-9901
- Toledo Edison – 800-995-0095
Assistance Programs
For information about assistance programs for which residential customers may be eligible, please visit Assistance Programs.
Field Personnel
Field personnel in the community performing collection activities will be following proper safety measures and taking necessary precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
Pennsylvania Information
Service disconnection and collection activities resumed for Pennsylvania customers effective November 9, 2020. If the termination date on your disconnection notice is on or after November 9, 2020, your service may be terminated for non-payment. All normal collections practices have resumed including payment plan options and requirements for reconnections. These notices can be used as proof of situation by agencies who provide financial support to assist with bills.
Payment Arrangements & Assistance Programs
If you are having difficulty paying your residential bill, you may be eligible for outside assistance programs and payment arrangements based on your household income level.
To avoid termination, call us to arrange a payment plan and visit Assistance Programs to search for the agencies that may be able to provide help paying your bill.
Field Personnel
Field personnel in the community performing collection activities will be following proper safety measures and taking necessary precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
New Jersey Information
Effective January 1, 2022, the state ordered “grace period” has ended on electric utility disconnections for non-payment. JCP&L is offering qualifying residential customers with an outstanding balance on their account the opportunity to enter into an interest free 12-month payment plan with no money down required. Please contact us as soon as possible to see if you qualify.
Winter Termination Program
If you are a participant in an energy assistance program or a gas and/or electric customer having financial difficulties paying your bill, you can request the company enroll you in a budget plan based on your ability to pay. Provided you make good faith payments toward all reasonable bills for service, you have the right to gas and electric utilities service from November 15 to March 15 without fear of termination of such service(s) under the Winter Termination Program.
Payment Arrangements
Customers who are having difficulty paying their bills should call us to arrange a payment plan and request information on potential assistance programs to avoid termination. Customers are urged to contact us while enhanced payment arrangements are still available.
Assistance Programs
For information about assistance programs, including arrearage forgiveness programs for which residential customers may be eligible, please visit Assistance Programs.
Maryland Information
Nonresidential
Service disconnection and collection activities resumed for Maryland nonresidential customers on October 1, 2020.
Residential
Service disconnection and collection activities resumed for Maryland residential customers on November 15, 2020. If the termination date on your disconnection notice is on or after November 15, 2020, your service may be terminated for non-payment.
Customers who are having difficulty paying their bills and are at risk for disconnection should call us immediately to arrange a payment plan and request information on potential assistance programs to avoid termination. Contact us at 800-736-3401, Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Assistance Programs
For information about assistance programs for which residential customers may be eligible, please visit Assistance Programs.
Field Personnel
Field personnel in the community performing collection activities will be following proper safety measures and taking necessary precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
West Virginia Information
Nonresidential
Service disconnections resumed on September 15, 2020.
Residential
Service disconnection and collection activities resumed for residential customers on November 4, 2020. If the termination date on your disconnection notice is on or after November 4, 2020, your service may be terminated for non-payment. All normal collections practices have resumed including payment plan options, requirements for reconnections, and late payment charges.
Payment Arrangements
Customers who are having difficulty paying their bills and are at risk for disconnection should call us immediately to arrange a payment plan and request information on potential assistance programs to avoid termination.
Contact us Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Mon Power – 800-736-3407
- Potomac Edison – 800-736-3401
Assistance Programs
For information about assistance programs for which residential customers may be eligible, please visit Assistance Programs.
Field Personnel
Field personnel in the community performing collection activities will be following proper safety measures and taking necessary precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
New York Information
We continue to find ways to assist customers during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftereffects. Penelec will comply with any state orders to postpone service terminations as long as necessary.
Payment Arrangements & Assistance Programs
Customers who are having difficulty paying their bills should call us to arrange or restructure a payment plan and request information on potential assistance programs. Customers are urged to contact us while enhanced payment arrangements are available with no requirement of a down payment, late fees, or penalties.
For information about assistance programs residential customers may be eligible for, please visit Assistance Programs.
After disconnection activities have resumed, all normal collections practices will also resume including payment plan options and requirements for reconnections.
Field Personnel
Field personnel in the community performing collection activities will be following proper safety measures and take necessary precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
Email Us
If you have a more specific question or require additional assistance, please complete the form below. We will make every attempt to respond to your email within two business days. Do not use this form to report a power outage. Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or report your outage online.
Important Information
Customers with a household income level of 300% or below federal poverty income guidelines are considered protected customers and are eligible for special payment assistance. Protected customers may not be subject to service disconnection until March 31, 2021, as long as they contact us to provide household income information, enter into a payment arrangement, and apply for all eligible assistance programs. Disconnection activity will proceed for those customers who do not take action.
To determine your Federal Poverty Level (FPL), please see the chart below. You will need to know the number of people and the annual/monthly income within your household. If you are eligible to be protected and/or need payment assistance, contact us to provide the required information.
| PA COVID Annual Income | PA COVID Monthly Income | |
|---|---|---|
| Household Size | 300% of FPL | 300% of FPL |
| 1 | $38,280 |
$3,190 |
| 2 | $51,720 |
$4,310 |
| 3 | $65,160 |
$5,430 |
| 4 | $78,600 |
$6,550 |
| 5 | $92,040 |
$7,670 |
| 6 | $105,480 |
$8,790 |
| 7 | $118,920 |
$9,910 |
| 8 | $132,360 |
$11,030 |
| Each Additional | $13,440 |
$1,120 |