Consumer Advisory
January 7, 2022

The Moratorium on Utility Disconnections for
Low-income Utility Consumers
Ends on Monday, January 10, 2022


If you are behind on your utility bill, received a
disconnection notice or are disconnected:

Contact your utility company:

Pepco: (202) 833-7500
Washington Gas: (703) 750-1000
DC Water: (202) 354-3750
Verizon: 1-800-837-4966 (1-800-Verizon)
                                                                                                             
Ask for a deferred payment:
A deferred payment arrangement allows you to pay your bills in installments.

Contact OPC to help negotiate a payment plan:             
When a company and customer have been unable to agree on terms of a payment arrangement, the customer may contact OPC to negotiate a payment plan on the customer’s behalf.

Seek financial assistance:

DC Department of Energy and Environment: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (202) 535-2600 or 311.

DC Water Multifamily Assistance Program: (202) 354-3750

DC Water Cares: (202) 354-3600

Additional resources and help may be found at opc-dc.gov.

Contact OPC @ (202) 727-3071
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