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Thursday, November 29, 2012  Scam artists peddling electrical aggregation contracts in Quincy.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  On Monday night, the Quincy City Council approved an ordinance that sets up the formal rules and procedures for electrical aggregation.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A few dozen Quincy residents turned out to learn more about electrical aggregation.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Energy assistance funds run out early for NECAC.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Illinois regulators have given Ameren Corp. permission to raise natural gas rates by about $32 million but a watchdog group says it will appeal the decision

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Elderly and disabled residents in northeast Missouri can sign up for winter utility assistance starting October 3.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Last year around this time, LIHEAP assisted more then 600 households in the Quincy area with their bills.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  This year NECAC is able to help around 700 families make improvements -- that's 200 more than last year.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  The Douglass Community Services in Hannibal says its serving more clients than ever,  but should have enough food to last throughout the winter, thanks to the many food drives local organizations have created. More than anything, the center needs help keeping the city lit. Executive Director Dave Dexheimer says the center gets 15 to 20 calls a day from clients needing help with their utility and heating bills. That kind of money is hard to come by.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009  Crews at Bruening Heating and Air Conditioning have been answering calls for repairs constantly since this heat wave began.

Monday, October 20, 2008  Becasue of the struggling economy people are having problems paying bills. It seems they are having to decide between paying bills to heat their home or paying for food.