As an electric power cooperative, Newton County REMC is owned by the members we serve. That's why we work hard to make doing business with us easier.

Did you know there are several resources available to help families pay their energy bills during financial hardships?

Below are a few helpful resources:

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

> Once an application has been submitted for Energy Assistance Newton County REMC may not
terminate residential electric service from December 1 through March 15 for
any customer who is eligible for and has applied for assistance under the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) under IC 4-
4-33.

>Newton County REMC may not terminate residential electric service on any day for which the National
Weather Service has forecast, within the preceding 48 hours, a heat index of
at least 95 degrees Fahrenheit for the customer’s service area, for any
customer who is eligible for and has applied for LIHEAP assistance under IC
4-4-33 during the current calendar year.

>Where to apply for Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  • LIHEAP is a federally-funded grant program that helps low-income households meet their immediate home energy needs
  • The LIHEAP fund received a sizable allocation of new federal funds as part of the coronavirus stimulus program
  • LIHEAP funds are distributed through local Community Action Agencies (CAA)

 

Find Your Local Office

  • All Indiana counties have intake offices
  • Contact the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority by calling (800) 872-0371 or online for a county-by-county directory

 

Indiana 211

  • 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that provides Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources in their local communities
  • 211 provides additional help with:

      * Paying bills  * Food  * Health  * Employment  * Counseling  * Suicide Prevention  * Parenting  * And more

  • The mission of 2-1-1 (Connect2Help) is to facilitate connections between people who need human services and those who provide them
  • Resources for utility bill assistance can be found by dialing 2-1-1

 

 

EAP Community Service                                                   NWICA

(Newton & Jasper County)                                                               (North Western Indiana Community Action)

Duane Nagel                                                                                       Rosa Fernandz

219-866-8071                                                                                     800-826-7871

 

Community Action Program or Western Indiana       Benton Co. CAP Office (Oxford) 

(Benton County)                                                                                 105 S. Howard

408 Washington St.                                                                            P.O. Box 445

P.O. Box 188                                                                                         Oxford, IN 47971-0445

Covington, IN 47932                                                                           Chris Sheets  bcap@capwi.org

Diana DeSutter                                                                                     765-385-0623 Ext. 11

765-793-4881

 

Crisis Center

(Serving Jasper, Newton & Pulaski 800-933-0374 Julie Hunsley- Shelter Only)

P.O. Box 212

Rensselaer, IN 47978

219-866-8825

 

EZPAY PROGRAM

Pay your electric bill automatically each month through our EZPay program. Once you enroll, we'll automatically deduct your monthly bill from your checking account, so you won't have to worry about writing a check or making your payment on time. Click here to download an application.

BUDGET BILLING

Keep your electric bills steady and predictable by using our Budget Billing plan. We'll total your estimated annual electricity cost, and bill you one-twelfth of that amount each month—no matter how much you may have used during that month. At the end of the year, we'll adjust the amount to match your actual electric bill. Contact us to learn more.

RATES

Because we're a not-for-profit co-op, we work to keep our rates as low as possible. If you'd like to know our current rates or have questions about your bill, please contact us.