If you live in a building with other tenants, this projected bill should be divided equally among all of the rental units. This situation is illegal under the State Sanitary Code. Your landlord should be responsible for paying these bills . You are entitled to a rebate of the overcharge, and your landlord should reimburse you for all bills paid. If that does not happen contact the DPU Consumer Division.
Some utility companies provide a discount on both basic service rates and customer service charges.
The amount of the discount varies among companies. To arrange for this discount, call your local utility company. This program can provide you with assistance toward your utility bills, provided your income meets the qualifications. The amount of money you receive from Fuel Assistance depends upon your income. The application deadline for Fuel Assistance this year is March 31 .