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)
Shutoff rules and moratoria in Utah
Utah: cold weather by dates; hot weather by none 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... |
| 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 ($1,218). (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, 44% 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 | 13.07 ¢/kWh | bill $102 a month at 777 kWh | U.S. 17.30 ¢, $152 |
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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. Mention this to the HEAT Assistance Office when applying for financial...
- 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. To be eligible, households must be under 150 percent of poverty...
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 dates-based 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?
dates for cold; none listed for heat.
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 $1,218.
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