See also Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Need Help With Your
Heating Bill?

The struggle to meet all of your financial commitments can sometimes mean that you find yourself a little short when the time comes to pay your natural gas bill. If you've recently had difficulty paying, or are concerned about making your next payment, Winter Warmth may be able to help.

Winter Warmth is coordinated by a network of community agencies through the United Way and is sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution, Enersource Hydro Mississauga, Hydro Ottawa Ltd, PowerStream, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd and Union Gas.

Who qualifies for Winter Warmth?

Winter Warmth is designed for low-income families and individuals living at/or below the poverty line who have exhausted all other sources of financial support. Approved households receive a one time grant.

Upon successful completion of the application process, the funds will be credited to your heating bill. It's peace of mind during the long winter season - and it can go a long way to getting your energy bill back under control.

Availability of funding from Winter Warmth is limited to individuals from low-income households that satisfy at least one or more of the following conditions:

• Have energy bills that are currently in arrears;
• Have recently received a disconnection notice;
• Are experiencing personal circumstances that make it difficult to pay current energy bill.

Energy Efficiency Program - Enhanced TAPS Program

The Enhanced TAPS program is available by application to qualifying low-income families and individuals. The Enhanced TAPS program provides you with energy saving tools including:

• Installation of a programmable thermostat
• Installation of foam pipe insulation and energy efficient showerheads plus aerators for kitchen and bathroom faucets are provided

Ask your community service agency to help you apply.

Where to apply for Winter Warmth assistance:

Region:	Agency and Telephone Numbers
Ajax–Pickering–Uxbridge	Community Development Council Durham (905) 686–2661
Barrie & Greater Simcoe County	Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness/United Way (705) 726–2301
City of Kawartha Lakes	A Place Called Home (705) 328–0905 ext. 23
Lanark County	The Mills Community Support Corporation (613) 256–1031 ext. 24
Leeds and Grenville	1,000 Islands Credit Counselling (613) 498–2111 ext. 234
Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie	Project S.H.A.R.E. (905) 357–5121 ext. 30
Oshawa–Whitby–Clarington	Community Development Council Durham (905) 686–2661
Ottawa	The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre (613) 241–1573 ext. 250
Peel Region	Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (905) 629–1873
Peterborough & District	Community Counselling/Housing Resource Centre (705) 743–9122
Prescott & Russell	United Counties of Prescott & Russell (613) 675–4642 ext. 6102
Renfrew County	The Salvation Army (613) 735–5601
St. Catharines & District	Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold (905) 685–1349
Toronto	Neighbourhood Information Post (416) 924–2543
Welland Community	The Hope Centre (905) 788–0744
York Region	Canadian Mental Health Association – York Region (905) 841–3977 ext. 4240  or   1–866–345–0224 (Toll–Free)

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