Community Resources
Useful Links & Resources
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
Michigan Public Service Commission Resources
Protect Yourself Against Utility Scams - 1 minute 1 second
Tips to help protect yourself against utility scams.
Worried about your energy bills - 38 seconds
Information on what to do if you are worried about paying energy bills.
PSA Energy Assistance - 30 seconds
Energy Assistance PSA
MPSC Payment Assistance PSA - 31 seconds
PSA on payment assistance from the Michigan Public Service Commission.
MPSC Senior Citizen PSA - 30 seconds
PSA for senior citizens
Videos
THAW Thanks You - 1 minute
THAW thank you video
WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon: Who You Are Helping - 1 minute 33 seconds
February 6th, 2015 Radiothon
The Now Detroit WXYZ - 1 minute 22 seconds
THAW's Director of Customer Advocacy, Lisa Coates talks with WXYZ's Glenda Lewis about how low-income customers in Michigan facing an energy crisis can apply for assistance.
Fox 2 WJBK Hardcore THAW and WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW - 1 minute 2 seconds
Video description here.
Fox 2 Detroit: Coping With The Cold - 2 minutes 23 seconds
Week of Warmth 2013: Thank You - 1 minute 33 seconds
On behalf of the families assisted during the Week of Warmth, Thank You for your support!
WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon - 4 minutes 20 seconds
To help our neighbors in need keep the lights and heat on this winter, WWJ Newsradio 950 teams up with The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) to produce the Annual Winter Survival Radiothon.