Utility Assistance Programs Deadline Looming

BERLIN — Connecticut Light & Power Company (CL&P) and Yankee Gas remind customers that the Winter Protection Program for 2009-2010 is scheduled to end on May 1. CL&P and Yankee Gas customers with an outstanding balance should call as soon as possible to make payment arrangements.

CL&P and Yankee Gas are willing to work with customers who are having financial difficulties. CL&P customers should call CL&P’s Credit and Collections Center at 800-286-2828 to make payment arrangements. Yankee Gas customers should call 800-438-2278 to request payment arrangements for their gas bill.

The Winter Protection Program is one of several programs CL&P and Yankee Gas offer those with financial challenges. The companies will do everything they can to avoid shutting off customers for nonpayment.

Additional information on Connecticut’s energy-efficiency programs can be found at www.ctenergyinfo.com.