WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Cold Weather Rule ends Monday. The rule protects residential customers served by KCC-regulated utilities from disconnection when temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees.
When the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, regulated utilities are required to off
er a 12-month payment plan upon request, even if a previous payment plan has been broken. When that protection ends, failure to make arrangements or failure to adhere to an already established payment plan could result in disconnection. Reconnection after March 31 may require past-due balances to be paid in full, depending on the utility's policy. Utility assistance program information can be found here.
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In addition, Monday is the deadline to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, known as LIEAP. Applications must be received by the Kansas Department of Children and Families by 5 p.m.
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