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Nicor Gas customers may be eligible for $250 in bill assistance

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  January 12, 2023 12:34pm CST
Consumer
FOX 32 Chicago

Nicor customers could see higher gas bills

Your gas bill might be more expensive next year.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Eligible Nicor Gas residential customers can apply for a grant of up to $250 a year beginning next week. 

The Salvation Army’s Shield of Caring program will offer natural gas bill assistance to help families who are past-due on their monthly payments.

The program aims to assist those facing hardships like job loss, illness, military deployment, disability or other circumstances. 

Households with gross income below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level in the last 30 days can apply for the program at www.shieldofcaring.com.

Customers in need of assistance are encouraged to apply for grants from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or the Sharing Program first to get the most help. 

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During the first year of the program, The Salvation Army distributed $1.75 million in grants to support 8,000 customers with past-due bills.