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Organization:
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Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre - Community Programs - Low-Income Energy Assistance and Ontario Electricity Support Programs
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Address:
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3650 Dixie Rd, Suite 103
Mississauga, ON
L4Y 3V9
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Map
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Intersection:
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Dixie Rd and Burnhamthorpe Rd
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Executives:
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Lynn Petrushchak - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Provides a one-time grant (up to $500) for low income households who are behind their hydro bills and may face service shut off * it is intended for emergency situations only * Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is the lead agency as well as intake agency for Alectra Utilities in Peel Region * pre-screen clients to determine eligibility * help clients to complete a LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) funding application if they qualify for the program * lower income family may also qualify for a reduction on their electricity bill through the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
For help with Enbridge gas bills, contact United Way of Greater Simcoe County (lead agency) at 1-855-487-5327 for assistance with the process
Ontario Electricity Support program (OESP) provides monthly on-bill credits for lower-income customers to reduce their electricity bills * apply and complete the application online at OntarioElectricitySupport.ca
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Clients must meet income eligibility criteria, reside in Peel, and be an existing residential customer of Alectra Utilities
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