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Tennesseans will soon be paying more for electricity.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is implementing its biggest rate hike in 30 years, a 10% to 20% increase come October.
Currently, the Metro Action Commission is using 60% of their resources to help people keep their power on.
Tina Jones is one of many who have sought financial help with electric bills.
The agency said it has seen 600 more applicants this July compared to last year.
Jones, a mother of five, said it is the economy that has people seeking help.
She said if an additional 10% to 20% TVA surcharge is tacked on to her bill she may have to seek other options for shelter.
"In the winter it just gets worse because of the type of house I live in we have to use electric heaters and that pulls on the bill too," she told News 2.
The Metro Action Commission said they plan to help more than 5,000 low income households this year but worry the funds could run out by January.
TVA officials said the exact increase will be determined later this month.
