Can the electric company shut off power if it is freezing outside?

Answer 1

Laws will vary depending on your location, but in general, yes. Power is a purchased service, and you must pay your bill, children or not. There are usually special circumstances, such as a resident on life support in which exceptions are often made. Many power companies will try to work with you if you call them, work on a payment schedule, and keep communications open. Also, there are organizations that will help you pay your bill. You can ask your power company if they can direct you to one, or you can contact your local department of children and families. If you explain to them there are children in the house, you are desperate, and you really do want to take care of this, they are likely to set you up with someone that will help.

Answer 2

Yep. The only reason the electric company would be prohibited from shutting off your power is if you had medical machinery required to keep you alive in your home.

Answer 3

Well no because I have been living in KY for 26 years and never have they shut off electricity