Eligible Customers May Receive Up to $1,300 in Bill Relief; Nearly $22 Million Provided to More Than 60,000 Customers to Date in 2025 OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to support customers facing financial hardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is extending its Match My Payment Program. The program will continue into 2026 while funds last.   The PG&E Match My Payment Program offers a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $1,000, for qualifying low-to moderate-income cu ...

Core Points - FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiaries are promoting the Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program to help residential customers manage energy costs during hot summer months [1][2] - Eligible customers can receive up to $500 in one-time assistance through the HEAP Summer Crisis Program until September 30 [2] - FirstEnergy's Ohio electric companies offer various year-round assistance programs to support customers with energy bills and other needs [3] Company Overview - Ohio Edison serves over 1 million customers across 34 counties in Ohio [4] - The Illuminating Company serves more than 750,000 customers in specific counties [4] - Toledo Edison serves nearly 315,000 customers in northwest Ohio [5] - FirstEnergy operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over 6 million customers across multiple states [6] Assistance Programs - Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows customers to pay a percentage of their income toward their electric bill [9] - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides cash grants for home heating bills and emergencies [9] - Project REACH offers support for Ohio Edison customers facing financial hardship [9] - Community Outreach Opportunity Program (CO-OP) assists Illuminating Co. customers needing temporary support [9] - Ohio Fuel Fund provides cash grants to help Illuminating Co. customers pay their electric bills [9] - Neighbors Helping Neighbors program supports Toledo Edison customers experiencing financial challenges [9]