Tobacco cessation program to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay tobacco free after baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking and remain tobacco free after the baby is born receive free diapers for 12 months (voucher to Walmart each month).

The Special Reconnect Order issued each year by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has a new name. It is now the Special Reconnect Order (SRO). The SRO may be used once per utility (electric and natural gas) from Oct 17 through April 14 to reconnect or to avoid disconnection of investor-owned, PUCO-regulated utilities. The SRO allows customers to pay only $175, plus up to $36 for a reconnection fee (if applicable), of what they owe. Any remaining balance is put into a payment arrangement. There are no income restrictions, and the Order may also be used to establish or transfer service. If the SRO is used for both electric and natural gas at the same time, the $175 may be split between the two.

Provides an income-based payment program for eligible gas and electric customers to maintain service. Customers who pay their monthly PIPP Plus payment on time (payment received before next bill is issued) and in full will receive two credits: one forgiving the rest of that monthly bill (incentive credit) and the second forgiving 1/24th of any balance they owed prior to enrolling in PIPP (arrearage credit). If the client makes full, on-time payments for 24 straight months, all of the arrearages will be eliminated. MISSED PAYMENTS: Gas customers have one billing cycle (30 days) from their anniversary date to make up any missed payments before being removed from the program. Electric customers may be dropped if they miss two consecutive payments. Any missed (or late) payments will result in the loss of that month's credits(No fees are assessed for late payments). NOTE: The entire bill balance will become due if dropped from the program. To be re-enrolled the client must make up all missed payments that is owed from the point of removal from PIPP Plus. In addition, must pay the bills for the current monthly service for those months not enrolled in PIPP Plus. Being dropped from the PIPP Plus program is independent of any action the utility company takes to disconnect service. Customers may ask to be removed from the PIPP Plus program at any time.

Offers 10% discount on city power consumption charges to income-eligible older adults.

Helps fill out the Energy Assistance Application. With one application you can apply for HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). HEAP is a federal program that provides a one-time discount on winter heating bills for low-income households. All heating types are eligible for assistance.

Emergency assistance with water bills may be provided to veterans discharged under honorable conditions in a time of need. When a veteran is requesting assistance the emergency support eligibility must be determined with the required documents according to the ESR (Emergency Soldier's Relief) policy.

Provides payments on electric bills. Also provides air conditioners (window unit), fans, and/or repairs to central air conditioner systems during the summer months. ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Customers of regulated utility companies can receive a maximum of $500 in assistance. Customers may receive payment for one of the following: current electric bill, utility account deposit, transfer of service, disconnect fees or can be used to re-establish service. Cannot be used for past-due PIPP Plus. The utility company is not required to delay disconnection of customer's account when an appointment for this program is scheduled. If more than $500 is owed to the Illuminating Company a copayment will be required. AIR CONDITIONING/FANS: No central air conditioner repair. Can provide Air Conditioning Unit or up to two tower-style fans.

Funds are available to assist income eligible senior citizens with their electric bills during the summer months. Call to make an appointment and get further information regarding eligibility and assistance.

Provides an income-based payment program for eligible gas and electric customers to maintain service. Customers who pay their monthly PIPP Plus payment on time (payment received before next bill is issued) and in full will receive two (2) credits: one (1) forgiving the rest of that monthly bill (incentive credit) and the second forgiving 1/24th of any balance they owed prior to enrolling in PIPP (arrearage credit). If the client makes full, on-time payments for 24 straight months, all of the arrearages will be eliminated. - Missed Payments: Gas customers have one billing cycle (30 days) from their anniversary date to make up any missed payments before being removed from the program. Electric customers may be dropped if they miss two (2) consecutive payments. Any missed (or late) payments will result in the loss of that month's credits (No fees are assessed for late payments). - NOTE: The entire bill balance will become due if dropped from the program. To be re-enrolled the client must make up all missed payments that is owed from the point of removal from PIPP Plus. In addition, must pay the bills for the current monthly service for those months not enrolled in PIPP Plus. Being dropped from the PIPP Plus program is independent of any action the utility company takes to disconnect service. Customers may ask to be removed from the PIPP Plus program at any time.

Provides eligible households financial assistance, up to $500 if they are a customer of a regulated utility or $800 if they are a customer of an unregulated utility. The assistance is applied to their utility bill. Also provides indoor air quality and comfort assistance: Potentially up to $1,500 for central air conditioning repair. Residents who have not received an air conditioner from the program in the last three (3) years can request a unit. Electric box fans will also be distributed. Residents who have received air conditioners in the past three (3) years may be eligible for a fan. Distribution of air conditioners and fans will be subject to availability.

Provides safe potable drinking water to the public by treating raw water and managing and maintaining the water distribution system. Through a contract with Republic Services, provides sanitation and recycling services.

Tobacco cessation program to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay tobacco free after baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking and remain tobacco free after the baby is born receive free diapers for 12 months (voucher to Walmart each month).

Manage and deliver coordinated transportation services to residents of Columbiana County. Provides transportation planning, rider training, trip brokerage and coordination, safe-driver training, and the coordination of all transportation options within the county. Specific attention to promoting accessibility, education and awareness to older adults, persons with disabilities, persons with low income, veterans and other underserved populations.

Provides food, gas vouchers, as well as financial aid for evictions and utility shut-offs.

Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible Veterans and their spouses, dependent children, and surviving spouses who have demonstrated a need. Assistance may include rent, mortgage, utility bill payments, and personal hygiene items. Makes determination on a case-by-case basis by staff.

The HEAP Winter Crisis Program helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service. The program runs from November 1 until March 31. Ohio households, serviced by a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio-regulated utility, must sign up for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) or another payment plan in order to receive emergency benefits.

PIPP Plus allows eligible customers to make affordable monthly energy payments on a year-round basis. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency’s Office of Community Assistance (OCA). It is designed to help eligible low-income households meet the high costs of home heating. Seasonal programs HEAP Winter and Summer Crisis make a one time payment for heating or electric bills.

Utility assistance offered 1x/year with disconnect notices, includes: gas, electric or water.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Can assist individuals at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines who have been disconnected, have a disconnection notice, need to establish new service, or need to pay to transfer service.

This HEAP program helps to secure seasonal heating and cooling energy needs. Provides electric bill payment assistance to qualified households that have persons 60 and over or those with medical conditions that require electric service. The maximum amount for bill payment assistance is $500 for regulated utilites and $800 for unregulated (usually government such as the City of Columbus). Also provides window air conditioners to qualifying individuals. Also can pay up to $500 to repair central A/C units of homeowners as long as there is no outstanding payment on the electric bill. Must be repaired by a state certified vendor.

Provides customer service and maintains accounts for water and sewer services provided to residential and commercial users within the Village of Mingo Junction. Maintains and repairs water lines within the Village of Mingo Junction.

(HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency. It helps eligible Ohioans pay their home energy bill. The benefit is applied directly to a customer’s utility bill or bulk fuel bill. The amount of the benefit is determined by the number of people in the household, the heating source, and the region of residence.

Non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families meet basic needs and/or sustain employment.