With so many people out of work or struggling to pay their bills, many find themselves needing assistance with paying electric bill commitments. This is a more common predicament than most people realize, and there are plenty of options to get that assistance. The utility company itself may be in a position to provide assistance. After all, the company does not want to lose customers. There are usually programs in place to offer temporary assistance to those who qualify. Other options are local churches or community benefactors. It might take some research to find such groups, but it could be well worth the effort.