Energy Affordability Program (EAP) - NYS DPS

New York households with income levels at or below the Federal Poverty Level, including those who benefit from the following public assistance programs: - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Lifeline Telephone Service Program - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Medicaid - Veterans Disability or Survivors Pension - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Federal Public Housing Assistance - Utility Guarantee / Direct Vendor programs - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Safety Net Assistance This also includes these additional programs for New York Tribal Lands: - Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance - Head Start - Tribal TANF - Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations All large electric and natural gas utilities provide the EAP discount to households that receive a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit, regardless of fuel or benefit type.

Relevant hours are those of the client's utility provider.

Households may be enrolled automatically if they receive benefits from a government assistance program. All large electric and natural gas utilities provide the EAP discount to households that receive a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit, regardless of fuel or benefit type. To verify whether your account is enrolled, contact your utility provider. Customers can contact their provider by phone, fax, mail, website, or email for information about the EAP program. The utility provider will share information on eligibility, monthly benefit amounts, and any application procedure that may be necessary.

Free.

Orleans County, NY Niagara County, NY Chautauqua County, NY Wyoming County, NY Genesee County, NY Erie County, NY Cattaraugus County, NY