Dane County Emergency Resources
MGE is committed to working with customers experiencing economic hardship. We can set up a personalized payment arrangement and discuss other financial assistance resources that may be available. Please call us soon at 608-252-7144 or 1-800-245-1125 Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Financial Resources
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Dane CORE 2.0 Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
A partnership with Dane County Human Services and the Dane CORE 2.0 collaboration with the City of Madison, Community Action Coalition (CAC), and Tenant Resource Center (TRC) to provide support for rental arrears. Register onlne. |
City of Madison residents: 608-237-1255
Dane County residents outside of the City of Madison: 608-299-4128 |
Energy Services, Inc. |
Households with low-to-moderate income may be eligible for assistance from the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. Funds are limited. Apply online at esi.help. |
(800) 506-5596 |
United Way |
United Way's free 211 service is available 24/7 to help connect people with local programs and services that can help. Call 211 to get connected with a specialist who can help navigate options for financial assistance, heating and utilities assistance, and other needs. |
211 |