Allegheny Power Company Allegheny Power Allegheny power charging security deposits for unfair reasons Southwestern Pennsylvania

Just a couple of days ago,I recieved two pieces of mail from Allegheny power.One I knew was my bill,but the other I had no idea.Upon opening it,I found that they are charging me a $117.00 security deposit,due the same date as my next bill,which is roughly two weeks from now.Their reasoning for this? Well,since I have had 3 shut off notices in 12 months,they feel that I deserve to pay this amount,in full,or face possible termination of service.

But what I feel is wrong about this is the fact that my service has NEVER been shut off.Yes,ive been late a few times.But never has it been shut off,and ive been here 3 years.Im a single mom just trying to get by,and when money is low, I first pay what MUST be paid out of neccesity.In the colder months,that is my heating bill,which can blow up to almost $500 monthly in the winter.(gas heat.)

How is it lawful for them to charge this extra security deposit? I paid a deposit when I first got service turned on,what was that for? Obviously it was for nothing because now they are demanding another one! This seems like a very underhanded thing to be doing.They are focusing on getting extra money out of people who CLEARLY do not have extra money to throw around.

Ive seen a couple other complaints on here concerning this,and I hope it gets noticed by somebody who can do something.

Lis
connellsville, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.