Energy Poverty / Utility Affordability

  Status: Monitoring

Affordability is a household's ability to pay utility fees without limiting access to essential goods and services. Households that experience energy poverty and utility affordability challenges are more likely to be affected by utility cut-offs, rising costs, and impacts from climate change such as floods and heat waves. These households are also less likely to be able to access incentives to improve the efficiency, comfort, and sustainability of their homes.

Where are we now?

There are currently no subsidy programs specific to City utility fees. However, there are several subsidy programs available for income qualified residents that can help decrease monthly costs overall.

• Leisure Access
• Low-income Bus Pass
• Discounted Bus Pass
• Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program
• Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
• Home Energy Loan Program
• Energy Assistance Program