why don't you check in ur city if they have any programs to help you?
There is program out there just everywhere in every state when it come to home, energy saving, etc. The crappy thing is that is always got a income limit so if you make over it won't help at all. In CA right now I know they have a program for if your electricity bill is over $150 a month then maybe applying for the solar panel program and little $$$. I stop looking into program because after a few situation and looking at their income guideline.....
......I said forget it because it won't change much regardless of what the program/assistance is for...........
. With a family size of 7 and only 1 income and if my kids are not getting free lunch then that tell me enough to stop bothering and passing personal information to see if we can qualify for programs out there. I completely stop and ignored it even if they are at my foot door......