Utility shutoff rules by state
| State | Rule | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Winter termination rules | December 1 – March 31 |
| Indiana | Winter disconnection moratorium | December 1 – March 15 |
| Iowa | Winter moratorium | November 1 – April 1 |
| Massachusetts | Winter moratorium (financial hardship) | November 15 – March 15 (law) |
| Michigan | Winter Protection Plan | November 1 – March 31 |
| Minnesota | Cold Weather Rule | October 1 – April 30 |
| New Jersey | Winter Termination Program | November 15 – March 15 |
| New York | Cold weather protections (HEFPA) | November 1 – April 15 |
| Ohio | Special Reconnect Order + Winter Heating Season Plan | October 12, 2026 – April 16, 2027 (Special Reconnect Order) |
| Pennsylvania | Winter termination rules | December 1 – March 31 |
| Wisconsin | Winter moratorium | November 1 – April 15 |
More states are being added. Each one is checked against the state's own rules before it goes live.