http://disqus.com/by/colleen_l/enFri, 21 Aug 2009 13:41:18 -0000http://www.tornelements.com/2009/02/12/hydro-one-dirty-rotten-blood-suckers/#comment-15201516<p>I can relate - I received a disconnection bill for $2700 and 6 days to pay it. I was recently laid off but don't have the hours to collect EI, so my spouse is the only one bringing in an income.</p><p>There is light at the end of the tunnel, though. You can't fight Hydro (not alone, anyway), but there are programs to help you out.</p><p>In the Toronto area (there is a list of other communities that qualify for this), there is the Emergency Energy Fund that can help, but if you're like me and in a small northern community, go to Ontario Works (welfare)- they will assess the situation and pay the bill for you (you don't have to be receiving OW to qualify).</p><p></p>colleen_lFri, 21 Aug 2009 13:41:18 -0000