Assistance Programs

Assistance Programs

THAW has multiple utility assistance programs available. Please see the choices below for one that best meets your needs.

DTE Low-income Self-sufficiency
Program (LSP)

  • The DTE LSP offers a reduced monthly payment based on your income.
  • The program will pay the difference between the plan amount and monthly bill.
  • Eventual past due balance forgiveness.
  • No future late fees and service protection from shutoff while enrolled.
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Impacting Health through Energy Assistance to Low-Income
Families Program (iHEAL Families)

Energy assistance for individuals with health conditions impacted by the weather or require medical equipment in the home.

Download Referral FormORDownload Application View Eligibility Requirements

SEMCO Energy Assistance

If you are a SEMCO or Hot Flame customer and need assistance with natural gas, propane or service line installation fees, please choose any of the methods below to apply for assistance

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Emergency Energy Assistance

The Emergency Energy Assistance Program (MEAP Crisis Intervention) offers one-time assistance to resolve your household's crisis for the next 30 days and may cover up to:
  • $850 for natural gas, wood, and other fuel,
  • $850 for electricity, and
  • $1,200 for deliverable fuels limited to LP gas/propane, fuel oil, and coal.
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DTE Customers and
Customer Assistance Events

THAW is conducting Utility Bill Assistance events in a neighborhood near you. Please click on the links below to see when we'll be in your neighborhood.

For additional information you contact your utility provider or United Way 2-1-1 to ask about other resources that may be available. To help you use less energy and reduce your energy costs, use these 30 low-cost, no-cost tips around your house this winter.

DTE Energy – Payment Assistance Resources
Consumers Energy CARE – Payment Assistance Resource Page at United Way Jackson County
SEMCO Energy – Payment Assistance Resource Page
United Way 2-1-1
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department – Customer Service

THAW works in partnership with agencies across the state of Michigan to distribute utility assistance. THAW programs are open to income-eligible Michigan residents. Prior to seeking THAW assistance, we encourage you to contact your utility provider to see what options may be available to you.

  • DTE Energy – 1-800-477-4747
  • SEMCO Energy – 1-800-624-2019
  • Detroit Water & Sewerage Department – 1-313-267-8000
  • Consumers Energy – 1-800-477-5050
  • Michigan Gas Utilities – 1-800-401-6402