Energy providers developing programs to help customers avoid shut-offs
Stamford, CT – April 14, 2011 – A brutal winter across the nation and a struggling economy have hit homeowners hard.  April marks the month when local utilities look to consumers to rectify delinquent accounts or face having their services shut off.  This year that challenge appears to be more difficult than in years past with a record number of customers requesting additional help.  In Ohio alone, 40,000 more homes have seriously delinquent Columbia Gas accounts than a year ago.

The U.S. Government, local utilities and independent energy providers are all working to create programs to help customers meet their financial energy obligation and avoid power turnoff.

MXenergy, one of the nation’s leading independent energy providers, has created several different options for struggling homeowners.  The Budget Billing program allows customers to pay the same amount on their energy bill each month, avoiding...