‘Share the Light’ to give – or receive – help paying your power bill

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Winter isn’t the only time of year electricity use and power bills go up in Grant County. Prolonged hot spells have the same effect on the family power bill, increasing the financial burden for families in need.

That’s why Grant PUD’s “Share the Warmth” program has changed its name to “Share the Light.”

This more than 40-year, neighbor-to-neighbor giving program makes it easy for Grant PUD customers to help their neighbors struggling to pay their power bills, no matter the season.

How can you help? Just pay a little extra, where indicated on your power bill, to support Share the Light. Donate as often or as much as you like. Your donation goes into an account managed by Grant PUD. All – 100% – of your contribution will benefit income-qualifying customers-in-need. Grant PUD covers all administrative costs.

Along with the name change, Grant PUD is also developing an optional, tiered recognition program for businesses or individuals who donate $1,000 or more to Share the Light over the course of the year. Donors who give $10 or more receive an acknowledgment letter for their records.

Behind on your bill? How to get help: Call Grant PUD Customer Service, 509-766-2505, to see if you qualify and how to apply. Qualifying applicants who are behind on their power bills can receive as much as $300 per year in bill-pay assistance. Customer Service representatives can also see if you qualify for discounted rates.

Community impact: More than 365 families or individuals have received an average credit of $192 through this neighbor-to-neighbor fund to help pay their energy bills. The maximum possible benefit is a $300 bill credit over a 12-rolling-month period. Applicants must be behind in their power bill payments.

Learn more: Whether you seek to give or receive, learn more at www.grantpud.org/sharethelight or call Customer Service, 509-766-2505.

Flipping on a light switch or adjusting a thermostat should create feelings of safety and comfort, not stress. Share the Light helps make that possible for more of us.