MLRI: Utilities - Advocacy for Low-Income Households
Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training
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Product Description
Product Description
This training covers the broad range of topics that arise when low-income households are trying to initiate or protect their utility service, as well as pay their non-utility energy bills (oil, propane). Topics include: how to start service and protect service from termination, how to restore terminated service, how to get on the low-income discount rate, payment plans and arrearage management programs, funding sources that help pay utility bills, helping victims of domestic violence and crimes, and advocating for clients at the Department of Public Utilities. Training materials include Utilities Advocacy for Low-income Households in Massachusetts. All materials will be available on the NCLC website. This training is designed for anyone working in the field and helping low-income clients with their utility problems, including social workers, housing search workers, elder advocates, immigration advocates, domestic violence program staff, community action program staff, and lawyers. -
Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Establishing Utility Service, Basic Rules
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1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Triad Step 1: COVID-19 and Utility Service Protections
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1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Triad Step 2: Reducing Bills
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2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Triad Step 3: Paying Bills
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2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
Other Utility Issues
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2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
Please Note
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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