Energy Bill Savings Programs
Home Energy
Assistance Program (HEAP)
- The Home
Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool
their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per
program year (up to $900) and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP
benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility
service shut off. The 2024-2025 gross monthly income limits can be found
here. Find contact and
address information for your closest HEAP office in Suffolk County
here or visit mybenefits.ny.gov to start
your application online now.
PSEG Household Assistance Program - The
Household Assistance Program provides a bill credit on every electric bill for
customers who receive benefits from certain non-utility financial assistance
programs.You may qualify for a discount if you
have an active residential account in your name and you currently receive
benefits from at least one of the following dated within the last 12 months:Child Health Plus; Federal Lifeline Program; Federal Public Housing
Assistance; Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Medicaid (Not Medicare);
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Supplemental Security Income
(Social Security not accepted); Temporary Assistance - Family Assistance (FA);
Temporary Assistance - Safety Net Assistance (SNA); United States Veterans
Disability Pension/Surviving Spouse Pension - Non-Service Connected Disability;
Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit.
Apply now.
Community Solar Options with PSEG - Renters, co-op/condo owners,
business and homeowners all have an equal opportunity to save money without
actually having the solar panels located on your roof through community solar.
The energy produced by a large solar project is divided among multiple
participating customers, saving everyone money. Private solar companies develop
and construct community solar projects and then residents can subscribe into a
project to receive energy credits, which reduce the cost of their own PSEG Long
Island electric bill. You can
contact a community solar developer to inquire about participation in a project
near you right here in Suffolk County! Explore your options
here!
National Grid Energy Affordability Program - If
you’re facing financial pressures that are impacting your ability to pay your
energy bill, you may qualify for a monthly bill credit through our Energy
Affordability Program (EAP).You may qualify for a
discount if you have an active residential account in your name and you
currently receive benefits from at least one of the following dated within the
last 12 months: Child Health Plus; Federal Lifeline Program; Federal Public
Housing Assistance; Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Medicaid (Not
Medicare); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Supplemental
Security Income (Social Security not accepted); Temporary Assistance - Family
Assistance (FA); Temporary Assistance - Safety Net Assistance (SNA); United
States Veterans Disability Pension/Surviving Spouse Pension - Non-Service
Connected Disability; Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit. EAP bill credits
will continue for 14 months after your last HEAP payment.
Apply now.
United Way Project Warmth Emergency Fuel
Fund
- As Long Island’s only non-governmental,
island-wide emergency fuel fund, Project Warmth is a safety net for financially
struggling individuals and families who are unable to pay their heating bill.
This program provides a one-time grant for fuel and/or fuel-related
electricity. Payments are made directly to oil and utility companies on behalf
of eligible residents facing heating emergencies. For the hundreds of families
we help each year, assistance with an oil delivery or utility arrears means
they have room in their budgets to cover essentials like food or medication.If you or someone you
know needs assistance, call
United Way’s 2-1-1 Long Island information
and referral call center by dialing 2-1-1 (or 1-888-774-7633) Monday-Friday,
9:00am-5:00pm.
Last updated November 11, 2024
