Utility bill assistance is available for Evanston households — here’s what you need to know

As part of its energy equity campaign, Climate Action Evanston is encouraging Evanston residents to explore programs — particularly for low-income households — that can help lower utility bills and improve home energy efficiency. Credit: Climate Action EvanstonFranconeri specifically recommended the direct utility bill assistance and improving home energy efficiency programs. For households that pay their energy provider directly, the payment is made to the utility on the household’s behalf. To be eligible for either program, residents must have an annual income at or below 80% of the area median income. Credit: Climate Action EvanstonYou can see a more comprehensive page from MMC of residential energy efficiency and assistance programs.