Indiana winter shutoff protection (Dec 1 - Mar 15) for Energy Assistance Program households: give the utility written proof
Indiana statewide (electric and natural gas utilities) · Checked 2026-10-28
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receiving EAP, or qualified and formally applied at the local EAP intake office
Steps
- Apply for the Energy Assistance Program at your local intake office (usually the Community Action Agency; IHCDA 1-800-872-0371 per the OUCC page).
- Get written proof that you applied or receive EAP.
- Give that written proof to your electric and gas utility.
- Keep paying what you can and make a payment arrangement; you still owe the bill.
Official details
- What you can get
- electric and natural gas utilities in Indiana may not disconnect a customer between December 1 and March 15 IF the customer is: Official source
- Who can get it
- Qualified for EAP funds, has formally applied for the program at his or her local EAP intake office, and has provided the utility with written proof. Official source
- What to bring
- has provided the utility with written proof Official source
- How to apply
- In most counties, the office is the local Community Action Agency. Official source
- Where to apply
- In all Indiana counties, you can learn more about local level resources for utility bill assistance simply by dialing 211. Official source
- Who decides
- Not confirmed yet
- How fast they decide
- Not confirmed yet
- Keep your benefits during an appeal
- Not confirmed yet


