Double whammy of higher rates and much higher usage. It's been very cold and I use electricity for my heat via my split units that I use for AC and heat too. Been running them more and using a lot more energy which has been hurting.
Completing the forms is very easy; it only takes a few minutes if you have your electricity and gas bills on hand. You just need to make sure you have your declared income information, as this is also used to determine if you meet the requirements to apply for the subsidy.
It all depends on the monthly income you have, although it is good to know that we always have someone close to us who may really need it.
I helped the lady who helps me with household chores process it. She doesn’t use the computer much and really didn’t know how to do it.