Daniel Boone Regional Library

Utility Bill Assistance

• Boone County Utility Assistance Resources
  A listing of governmental and non-governmental organizations and programs that help with energy bill assistance.
• Budget Billing – City of Columbia
  Sign up for this program and spread your utility bills out in equal payments through the year.
• C.A.S.H and H.E.L.P. Programs – City of Columbia
  City utility customers can pledge a monthly amount to their bills or make one-time donation to provide assistance to others who have difficulty paying. Donations to both programs are tax deductible. Contact the Columbia/Boone Health Dept., 874-7594 to get assistance from these programs.
• City of Columbia Utility Customer Service Office
  Speak with a customer service representative at the Utility Customer Service Office, 701 E. Broadway to arrange for partial payment of a bill or to make arrangements to pay the full amount over time. Or, you may call 874-7380 to request assistance.
• Central Missouri Community Action
  Provides assistance through two programs, depending on eligibility and available funds, and provides a link to the Weatherization Assistance Program that helps homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
• Need Help Paying Your Bill? – Boone Electric
  Information on getting an extension on the deadline for paying your bill and a listing of energy assistance programs in Boone County.
• State of Missouri Utility Cold Weather Rule
  Missouri Cold Weather Rule prohibits disconnection of utility service November 1 through March 31 to registered low-income elderly or disabled customers. This site includes detailed information concerning utility customer’s rights and Missouri Community Action agencies that offer assistance with heating bills.
• United Way – Callaway County
  Provides emergency financial assistance through Serve, Inc.

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Energy Saving

• Be Energy Efficient – BEE
  Winter heating & summer cooling tips from the MO Dept. of Natural Resources and Missouri Public Service Commission with links to many programs, agencies and utilities that can assist with energy saving and with financial assistance for energy-saving improvements.
• Callaway Electric Cooperative
  Information on energy-saving programs and incentives in Callaway County, including free CFL bulbs and rebates on water heaters and ground source heat pumps.
• City of Columbia Integrated Resource Plan (2008)
  Plans for Columbia’s future power supply & energy efficiency programs outlined in this report released September 2008. A print copy is available for consultation at the Reference desk, Columbia Public Library.
• Solar Energy – City of Columbia
  Information on solar energy generated on city property or in conjunction with Columbia businesses. To purchase solar energy when it becomes available, sign up on the Solar One waiting list.
• Columbia Water & Light Conservation Programs
  Water & Light has a variety of conservation programs to help homeowners conserve and use energy wisely.
• Columbia Energy Audit
  Free energy audits are available to all Columbia Water & Light customers.
• Columbia Water & Light Rebates for Energy Efficient Projects
  Homeowner rebates on a number of energy efficient home improvements including high efficiency air conditioners, heat pumps and solar water heaters.
• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  Energy-saving information and buying guide from City of Columbia’s Water & Light Dept.
• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs – Best from our Tests - Consumer Reports
  Consumer Reports article debunking some common myths about CFL bulbs and identifying some long-life bulbs tested by C.R.
• Ecobulb
  A compact fluorescent bulb with lower levels of mercury
• Energy Efficient Window Air Conditioner Exchange Program - City of Columbia Water and Light
  
• Free Shade Tree
  Columbia Water & Light will visit your property, suggest planting locations and give you a coupon for a free 6-10 foot shade tree redeemable at Superior Garden Center
• Get About Columbia
  Columbia is a pilot city for the Federal Highway Administration’s Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program. Get current information on the city’s plans and updates on biking and walking trails, maps, sidewalk improvements etc.
• Home Performance with Energy Star - Columbia
  This program is available to Columbia Water & Light residential electric customers who are making their homes more energy efficient. Home Performance program parameters must be followed to qualify for rebates and a Home Performance Loan.
• MyGreenElectronics
  Check how much energy your electronics use on a daily basis and find information on corporate recycling programs in your area.
• Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday April 19-April 25
  State Statute 144.526 (August 28, 2008) exempts “ from state sales tax law all retail sales of any energy star certified new appliance, up to one thousand five hundred dollars per appliance” during this week in April.
• Walking School Bus – Columbia
  Volunteer adult leaders walk groups of elementary school children to a number of Columbia’s schools.

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