Winter shut-off protection in every state

Every state restricts disconnection in cold weather, and every state lets a doctor certify that losing power would endanger someone at home. Most people never hear about either one.

Moratorium dates differ by state and by utility, and some are triggered by temperature rather than a date. Where we could not confirm the dates we say the protection exists and send you to the commission.

Written and checked by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

Pick your state

• Alabama

  Alabama winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Alabama Public Service Commission · (334) 242-5218

• Alaska

  Alaska winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Regulatory Commission of Alaska · (907) 276-6222

• Arizona

  Arizona winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Arizona Corporation Commission · (602) 542-3931

• Arkansas

  Arkansas winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Arkansas Public Service Commission · (501) 682-2051

• California

  California winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  California Public Utilities Commission · (415) 703-2782

• Colorado

  Colorado winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Colorado Public Utilities Commission · (303) 894-2000

• Connecticut

  Connecticut winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority · (860) 827-1553

• Delaware

  Delaware winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Delaware Public Service Commission · (302) 736-7500

• District of Columbia

  District of Columbia winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia · (202) 626-5100

• Florida

  Florida winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Florida Public Service Commission · (800) 342-3552

• Georgia

  Georgia winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Georgia Public Service Commission · (404) 656-4501

• Hawaii

  Hawaii winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Hawaii Public Utilities Commission · (808) 586-2020

• Idaho

  Idaho winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Idaho Public Utilities Commission · (208) 334-0300

• Illinois

  Illinois winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Illinois Commerce Commission · (312) 814-2850

• Indiana

  Indiana winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission · (317) 232-2701

• Iowa

  Iowa winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Iowa Utilities Commission · (515) 725-7300

• Kansas

  Kansas winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Kansas Corporation Commission · (785) 271-3100

• Kentucky

  Kentucky winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Kentucky Public Service Commission · (502) 564-3940

• Louisiana

  Louisiana winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Louisiana Public Service Commission · (225) 342-4999

• Maine

  Maine winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Maine Public Utilities Commission · (207) 287-3831

• Maryland

  Maryland winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Maryland Public Service Commission · 202.898.2200

• Massachusetts

  Massachusetts winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities · (617) 305-3500

• Michigan

  Michigan winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Michigan Public Service Commission · (517) 284-8100

• Minnesota

  Minnesota winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Minnesota Public Utilities Commission · (651) 296-7124

• Mississippi

  Mississippi winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Mississippi Public Service Commission · (601) 961-5461

• Missouri

  Missouri winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Missouri Public Service Commission · (573) 751-3234

• Montana

  Montana winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Montana Public Service Commission · (406) 444-6199

• Nebraska

  Nebraska winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Nebraska Public Service Commission · 202.898.2200

• Nevada

  Nevada winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Public Utilities Commission of Nevada · (775) 684-6101

• New Hampshire

  New Hampshire winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission · (603) 271-2431

• New Jersey

  New Jersey winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  New Jersey Board of Public Utilities · (609) 777-3300

• New Mexico

  New Mexico winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  New Mexico Public Regulation Commission · (505) 231-1320

• New York

  New York winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  New York State Department of Public Service · (418) 474-7080

• North Carolina

  North Carolina winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  North Carolina Utilities Commission · (919) 733-4249

• North Dakota

  North Dakota winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  North Dakota Public Service Commission · (701) 328-2400

• Ohio

  Ohio winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Public Utilities Commission of Ohio · (614) 466-3016

• Oklahoma

  Oklahoma winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Oklahoma Corporation Commission · (405) 521-2211

• Oregon

  Oregon winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Oregon Public Utility Commission · (503) 378-6600

• Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission · (717) 772-7777

• Rhode Island

  Rhode Island winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission · (401) 941-4500

• South Carolina

  South Carolina winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  South Carolina Public Service Commission · (803) 896-5100

• South Dakota

  South Dakota winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  South Dakota Public Utilities Commission · (605) 773-3201

• Tennessee

  Tennessee winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Tennessee Public Utility Commission · (615) 770-6851

• Texas

  Texas winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Public Utility Commission of Texas · (512) 936-7000

• Utah

  Utah winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Utah Division of Public Utilities · (801) 530-6290

• Vermont

  Vermont winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Vermont Public Utility Commission · (802) 828-2358

• Virginia

  Virginia winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Virginia State Corporation Commission · (804) 371-9608

• Washington

  Washington winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission · (360) 664-1160

• West Virginia

  West Virginia winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  West Virginia Public Service Commission

• Wisconsin

  Wisconsin winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Public Service Commission of Wisconsin · (608) 266-5481

• Wyoming

  Wyoming winter shut-off protection and medical certification

  Wyoming Public Service Commission · (307) 777-7427