Non-profit program helps pay bills to keep Utahns cool during sweltering summer
However, one local non-profit program is providing help for those struggling to pay utility bills and keep their A/C on.
Monroe says she's been running her swamp cooler 24/7 during Utah's latest heatwave, which bumps her power bill up at least $70 a month in the summer. One of the six programs offered by Godfrey's organization is called the Home Energy Assistance Target or HEAT program. That includes individuals with children under the age of six in their household; the elderly, ages 60 and up, and people identified with a disability. The organization serves communities in Salt Lake, Weber, Morgan, Davis and Tooele counties.
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