New Mexico Gas Heat NM utility bill assistance

After New Mexico Gas Company customers have used up LIHEAP and other sources of assistance, they can apply to Heat New Mexico for help with paying their energy bills. The donation based program was created to serve as a last resort for those families that have no other sources of financial aid. Using contributions from many different sources, funds can be provided to help pay energy costs.

There are application criteria in place. They include the following. But the terms and conditions to New Mexico Gas Heat can change at any time.

• -Utility assistance is for the elderly, disabled, or homes with young children starting January 1st.
• -Exceptions can be made in a medical emergency, and those customers may qualify for help.
• -All government programs (such as LIHEAP) need to be used up, and the household must also have called local social service agencies first.
• -Any funds provided from New Mexico Gas Company Heat will only pay some of the utility/heating bill. The customer needs to pay the balance.
• -The program can end at any time if donations dry up.
• The customer service team at New Mexico Gas can go over the process, and their phone number is 505-872-1171. There is an application that people need to complete, they need to supply proof of income, and copies of a doctor notice if that is their reason for applying.

If approved, it will take weeks to provide funds to the customer. So individuals should apply in advice as this is not an emergency service. Note that all sorts of utility bills can be paid using this donation program, ranging from heating to gas and monthly electric costs. The deciding factor will be exactly what type of electricity the home uses.

 

 

 

 

Donations to New Mexico Gas Heat New Mexico

The program was built of the generosity of the community. They started it (in partnership with New Mexico Gas of course) and contributions also keep it running. Management as well as employees from the company also contribute. So they can take money from their hard earned paycheck in an effort to help less fortunate families pay their utility bills.

If/when someone decides to donate, there are some benefits. At a high level, the New Mexico Gas Heat New Mexico program works as follows.
-There is no obligation for any one to contribute.
-Any dollar amount is appreciated. All of the money will stay in the local service territory, so it will help seniors and the vulnerable from your own community.
-Both state of New Mexico and federal tax breaks are usually offered as it is a tax deductible contribution.
-The contributions can be started or stopped at any time.

Not only that, but the money is used wisely. There is a screening process for New Mexico Gas Company Heat, and any assistance for paying energy bills is only given to those who deserve it. This may be a key difference in this service when compared to government programs. A private entity such as New Mexico Gas will disburse the funds much more carefully to the needy.

For more information on New Mexico Gas or Heat New Mexico, dial 505-872-1171 to reach customer service.