Niagara Region - Community Services Department - Niagara Utility Benefits Program

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Niagara Utility Benefits Program - Niagara Emergency Energy Fund

c/o Community Services Office
Campbell East
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
Thorold, ON
L2V 4T7

905-641-9960 ext 6072

www.niagararegion.ca/social-services/discretionary...

Directions

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Application

Call or visit website at https://owbenefits.niagararegion.ca/

Eligibility / Target Population

Low-income earners and recipients of social assistance

Executives

Lori Watson - Director, Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities
Community Services, Niagara Region
lori.watson@niagararegion.ca

Contacts

Erin Mozina - Manager, Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities
Community Services, Niagara Region
erin.mozina@niagararegion.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available for other languages

Area Served

Niagara Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Energy-related emergency support for low-income residents of Niagara and recipients of social assistance who have been disconnected or at risk of being disconnected

About Us

The Niagara Emergency Energy Fund helps with energy related emergencies. The fund provides assistance with payment of utility arrears to prevent disconnection for electricity or natural gas up to a maximum of $2000 per utility once every 24 months.

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026: Suggest an edit