Source: Media Release

(United Way advises us that OESP is now accepting applicaions online)

We are pleased to confirm that the new Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is now accepting applications online.

FAQ: https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/FAQ

For more information on the OESP, please call 211

Please encourage the community to apply now using one of the methods below:

APPLY ONLINE

Applicants can apply online at OntarioElectricitySupport.ca or AideElectriciteOntario.ca.

CONTACT A DESIGNATED INTAKE AGENCY

If the applicant has not filed an income tax return recently, or if their situation has changed since they last filed, there are agencies throughout the province that can help them apply. Attached for your reference is the current list of intake agencies as of October 28^th. This list of intake agencies, searchable by region, is also available at OntarioElectricitySupport.caor AideElectriciteOntario.ca. We will continue to update this list as more intake agencies are fully on-boarded.

The Ontario Native Welfare Administrators’ Association (ONWAA) is also available to assist First Nations households with their applications. First Nations households can contact ONWAA at 1-844-885-3157 or email [email protected] to confirm their availability.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

For additional support, please call the OESP contact centre at 1-855-831-8151.