Help paying your electric bill in Utah
Utah got $28.6 million in the HHS table, about $26 for each of its 1,094,896 households. Income limit 150% of the poverty guideline; public line 866-205-4357. Heating help reached 25,509 households in FY2024.
Who to call in Utah
- Utah LIHEAP public line866-205-4357
- State program sitejobs.utah.gov/housing/scso/seal/heat.html
- Utah Public Service Commission801-530-7622 · 800-874-0904 · complaint form (links checked 2026-10-02)
National LIHEAP line 1-866-674-6327; 211 for local help.
Shutoff rules and moratoria in Utah
Utah: cold weather: by dates; hot weather: no rule listed; health or age needs yes.
| Protection | Utah |
|---|---|
| Colder months, by date | November 15 - March 15 Applicant must have applied for utility assistance, must have a termination notice, and must meed at least one of the following requirements: qualify for HEAT assistance, suffered a medical emergency, loss of employment, 50% or greater drop in income |
| Health or age needs | 30-day disconnect delay if detrimental to health, must have physician certification. |
Clearinghouse, April 2026; cites Moratorium; Statement of Rights.
Rule text read, 2 October 2026: Utah Admin. Code R746-200-7. Utah requires 10 days' written notice (30 days with a life-supporting equipment statement) plus a 48-hour notice, and shutoffs only 9 a.m.-4 p.m., not Thursday 4 p.m. to Monday. A serious-illness statement keeps service on for up to one month (twice a year); life-support customers get extra steps. No date-based winter ban in this rule, only personal contact Oct 1-Mar 31. Quote: “At least 10 calendar days before a proposed termination of residential utility service”. Source: text of the rule (Cornell LII).
| Point | Utah: Utah Admin. Code R746-200-7 |
|---|---|
| Winter / cold | No calendar or temperature ban found in the text read. Only winter element: personal notification (visit or telephone) before termination is required during October 1 through March 31; other months the mailed 48-hour notice can be final. |
| Heat | no hot-weather protection found in the text read |
| Who is protected | D(1): serious illness or infirmity statement from a licensed medical provider: utility must continue/restore service for the statement period or one month, whichever is less; not required more than two times per customer or residence per calendar year. D(2): life-supporting equipment statement: utility marks meter, may not terminate unless it followed rule steps (deferred payment offer, 30-day written notice, 48-hour notice); may request annual verification. E: no discontinuance for at least 30 days after HEAT payment for a low-income household. Elderly/disabled policy statement (K). Third-party notice designation. |
| Notice | G(1): at least 10 calendar days written notice (30 days if life-supporting equipment statement), by first-class mail or delivery to premises (email if enrolled paperless); G(2): 48-hour notice by mail/phone/visit before termination. Disconnection only 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and not from Thursday 4 p.m. to Monday 9 a.m. or on Utah legal holidays (H). Under $25 balance not a ground unless no payment for two months. |
| Payment plan | D(2)(b): for life-support accounts, offer deferred payment agreement under R746-200-5, or if not applicable allow one month to enter agreement of up to 12 months. R746-200-5 not read. |
| Who the rule covers | Rule governs 'a public utility' residential service (R746-200); co-ops/munis not addressed in text read. |
| Complaints | Notice must include informal/formal dispute procedures and the Commission's address, website and telephone; right to expedited complaint hearing under R746-200-8(E) for life-support customers. |
R746-200-5 (deferred payment) and R746-200-8 (disputes) and any separate winter or HEAT rules were not read.
Paraphrase, not legal advice. Rules change; see the shutoff rules guide.
LIHEAP in Utah: money, limits, people helped
| Measure | Utah | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funds FY2026 | $28,623,011 = $25,060,307 + $652,394 IIJA + $2,910,310 | FY26 table |
| Income limit | 150% of poverty guideline (how limits work: see guide) | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Benefits FY2026 | Heating and Cooling: $140 minimum, $800 maximum Crisis: $1,500 maximum | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Helped FY2024 | Heating: 25,509 Crisis: 1,335 Weatherization: 341 | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Program dates | Year-round | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
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CSVUtah in numbers
- Utah ranks 37th of 51 on FY26 LIHEAP dollars per household ($26), 50th on households below the poverty line (8.7%) and 49th on low-income energy burden (5.8%).
- Per household below the poverty line (95,754 of them) the FY26 funds come to $299, rank 26th of 51: 25% of a typical year's electricity ($1,188). (even split, not a payment amount)
- 24,530 households got help in FY2022 against 216,131 at or below 60% of state median income in the 2022 LEAD file: about 11% (mixed years).
- Average heating benefit FY2022: $533, 45% of that year.
- Counted FY2024: heating, crisis, weatherization.
- Neighbours: FY26 dollars per household run from $13 (Arizona) to $46 (Wyoming); low-income burden from 6.1% (Colorado) to 10.4% (New Mexico). Utah: $26 and 5.8%.
Where Utah's low-income bills bite hardest
- Highest burden: San Juan County 14.8% (1,848 households); Juab County 9.9% (824 households); Carbon County 9.5% (3,059 households); Kane County 9.5% (864 households).
- Most low-income households: Salt Lake County 74,728 (5.5%); Utah County 38,221 (4.9%); Weber County 18,314 (6.3%).
27 counties.
Am I likely eligible in Utah?
Median household income in Utah is $91,750, 278% of the four-person guideline; check line 150% (2026 guideline).
How heavy is the energy bill in Utah?
5.8% of income in low-income households, 1.7% overall. Ranking, Utah prices.
| Group | Count | Utah detail | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 60% of median income | 216,131 households | 5.8% of income; $1,424 a year on $24,457 | rank 49 of 51 |
| All households | 1,062,819 households | 1.7%; $1,770 on $106,656 | rank 49 of 51 |
| Below poverty line | 95,754 households | 8.7% of 1,094,896 | U.S. 12.5%; rank 50 of 51 |
| Home price 2025 | 13.02 ¢/kWh | bill $99 a month at 761 kWh | U.S. 17.23 ¢, $151 |
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CSVUtility and state bill programs in Utah
- Enbridge Gas (formerly Questar Gas, or Dominion Energy) Energy Assistance Credit EAC provides HEAT-qualified customers who designate a portion of their HEAT benefit to Enbridge Gas, with a one-time $109 credit during the year. They will also be exempt from paying the monthly ECA fee.
- Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) Home Electric Lifeline Program (HELP) If your income meets HEAT Assistance guidelines, you may be eligible for a credit on your Rocky Mountain Power bill.
- Emergency Charitable Assistance Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
- Dominion Energy Residential Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) The Salvation Army Utility Assistance Program assists in administering Dominion Energy's REACH program.
Excerpts, section of 20 Apr 2026. Utilities: none.
Utah on the map
Next to Utah
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming. Most FY26 funds per household: Wyoming, $46. Utah: $26. All 51.
5 steps if you get a shutoff notice in Utah
- Note the notice date.
- Call the utility (Utah Public Service Commission sets rules).
- Call 866-205-4357 or 211.
- Ask about the cold-weather rule (dates) or health protection.
- Unresolved: Utah Public Service Commission, 801-530-7622.
Sources
Linked above; list on the hub.
Last verified: 2 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Questions
Can Utah utilities cut power in winter or summer?
Cold months: by dates. Hot months: no rule listed.
How big is the energy burden in Utah?
5.8% of income for low-income households, 1.7% for all; $1,424 a year for the first group.
How many Utah households got energy help?
24,530 in FY2022, 25,509 heating in FY2024, average heating benefit $533.
Is LIHEAP money enough for a Utah bill?
$299 per poor household, 25% of $1,188.
How much LIHEAP money does Utah get?
$28.6 million in FY2026, $26 per household, rank 37 of 51.
What income limit does Utah use for LIHEAP?
$40,980 for three people at 150% of the guideline; median household income $91,750; FY2022 heating standard 150% for four.
How do I apply for LIHEAP in Utah?
Call 866-205-4357. Site: https://jobs.utah.gov/housing/scso/seal/heat.html