COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico — Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) ask citizens to consider donating to the Utility Assistance Program (UAP); a program designed to assist qualifying Los Alamos neighbors and friends with utility bills.
A donation option is now available through the DPU’s online payment processor: Paymentus. Look for the “Donate Now” button here to give to the UAP and help those in need.
The program was created decades ago and focused solely on energy assistance. These past years, the Board of Public Utilities has approved broadening the program to include assistance for all utilities and to make it easier for customers to qualify.
The UAP provides support to:
- Low income customers during the months of October through March;
- Year-round for low income citizens over age 65 or account holders qualified through the Social Security Administration for Supplemental Security Income (SSI); and
- A single, lump sum credit to customers who demonstrate a need due to unforeseen circumstances.
Funding is donated voluntarily from customers with 100 percent of the donations being used to help eligible UAP applicants.
To donate, visit the DPU website here.
DPU customers in need of assistance, call the Customer Care Center or visit the website here
and click on the “Utilities Assistance Program.”
About DPU
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the county-owned electric, gas, water and wastewater systems under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities. Board meetings are 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. The public is welcome to view online. Funded by rates paid for electric, gas, water and wastewater services and auxiliary fees, the DPU has provided the community with these services for more than 50 years. CustomerCare@lacnm.us, 505.662.8333.
