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NES announce new partnership to help pay rising power bills due to recent ice storm

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The cold and ice may be gone, but you could still feel the impact of it when you get your power bill for this month.

You may have to pay more, but NES wants to let you know there's a way to get help with your bill if you need it.

This week NES announced they’re partnering with NeedLink Nashville for a program called Project Help. The program aims to offer resources and help to those facing financial hardship so they can find the best option for how take care of their power bill without breaking the bank.

Project Help allows customers to add a specific dollar amount to their monthly bill payment. All collected funds are used to provide temporary utility bill assistance which is managed and distributed by NeedLink Nashville.

The TVA charges more in the summer and winter so this is when you will see your power bills go up unless you take steps to cut down on usage.

You can learn more about the program and apply here.

Santa Train stops feel especially impactful in wake of Hurricane Helene

There are still so many families in East Tennessee hurting following the floods from Hurricane Helene in September. That made this year's running of the Santa Train extra special for many families in the northeast part of the state. This special Santa Express has been making an annual run in part of Appalachia for over 80 years.

-Lelan Statom