FROM CENTRAL HURON BIA, October 27, 2020 – The Government of Ontario is making funding available to support residential, small business and charitable organization customers that are struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.
The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB) provides a one time, on-bill credit to eligible small business and registered charity customers to help them catch up on their energy bills and resume regular payments.
To apply for CEAP funding, customers should contact their energy provider. Electricity and natural gas utilities and unit sub-meter providers (USMPs) started accepting applications for CEAP-SB on August 31, 2020.
CEAP-SB funding is limited, with utilities and USMPs expected to process applications in the order in which they are received. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
- Residential Customers: learn how to apply for the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Electricity and natural gas utilities and unit sub-meter providers began accepting applications for CEAP on July 13, 2020. - Small Business and Registered Charity Customers: learn how to apply for the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program – Small Business (CEAP-SB)
Electricity and natural gas utilities and unit sub-meter providers will begin accepting applications for CEAP-SB on August 31, 2020.
For more information click here oeb.ca/CEAP
