Can they shut off my heat or power right now?
Pick your state. In about a minute you'll see your state's official shutoff rules, who is protected, and where to get help paying the bill. Every fact is linked to the state's own commission or law.
Got a shutoff notice? What to do in the next 48 hours
LIHEAP: free federal help paying heating and cooling bills
Windows come from each state's official rule. Who is covered differs by state. Ohio's bar shows the 2026–27 Special Reconnect Order, which is not a shutoff ban. Verified October 15, 2026.
Free: Shutoff Notice Action Checklist
A one-page printable list: who to call, what to say, which documents to gather, and deadlines.