You may qualify for protection from disconnection for non-payment of your electric service from November 15 through March 15 under RCW 54.16.285. To be protected under the law, you must:
- Notify our Customer Service Department within 5 business days after receipt of a Past Due Notice that you are unable to pay your utility bill.
- Provide the Customer Service Department with a statement from Olympic Community Action Programs that your income qualifies you for the moratorium. This statement must also provide a dollar figure that is 7% of your monthly household income.
- Apply for low-income energy assistance from either a government or private source, and agree that any energy assistance payment received by you will be paid to the District.
- Apple for low-income weatherization assistance to the District or appropriate agency if available.
- Agree to and maintain a payment plan designed to bring your account current by October 15. You may not be required to pay more than 7% of your certified monthly income plus one-twelfth (1/12) of any arrearage accrued from November 15 through March 15.
- Agree to pay the monies owed even if you move.
The employees of the District will assist you in meeting the requirements of RCW 54.16.285 as outlined in this notice.