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The NYS Energy Affordability Program / Low-Income Bill Discount Program provides income-eligible consumers with a discount on their monthly electric and/or gas bills, as well as other benefits, depending on the characteristics of the particular utility's program. You may be enrolled automatically if you receive benefits from a government assistance program. For more information visit your utility website.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year 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 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

NOTE: Until further notice, this service is temporary on HOLD, due to a high volume of intakes for assistance; also inform callers that any applications received after March 13, 2025 will be placed on a waiting list. ___________ Bridge Fund assisting Westchester County Residents with rent, utility, and cable (If school-aged children who need internet in residence).

Offers a fund by voluntary contributions from customers and employees which are then matched by Central Hudson's stockholders, and is used to help those in need or going through an emergency situation, such as people who have fallen behind on bills due to things such illness, job loss or a variety of other problems and have exhausted any other aid available to them to pay for their energy needs.

Provides help to individuals and families with basic needs during an emergency or crisis situation. Services include emergency food, and utility or rent payment assistance.

HEAP Plus is a county-funded program that issues a heating benefit to households that exceed the limit for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Income eligible households may receive a one-time award, paid directly to their heating provider to cover a portion of annual heating costs.

Neighborhood offices for paying PSEG bills, opening accounts, or asking questions about account.

Provides emergency financial assistance to individuals who have been denied by the Department of Social Services, and need help paying rent, utilities, transportation, or food.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year 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 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year 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 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Aids in facilitating HEAP grant applications. HEAP grants are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal.

Please Note: Assistance is given when funding is available. Offers financial assistance for rent or utility payment assistance, food, clothing, etc. for low income families or individuals who have experienced an emergency situation.

A federally funded, seasonal program (November-April) which helps low income families, seniors and individuals with a permanent disability, with the following benefits Regular HEAP helps with financial assistance for the payment of the primary fuel source. Assistance is based on income, families with a child under 6, an individual over 60 or who has a permanent disability. Emergency HEAP helps low income families or individuals who are facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency and do not have resources to resolve the situation. Assistance is based on income, available resources, and the number of household members Furnace Repair/Replacement HEAP helps low income homeowners repair or replace furnaces, boilers and other direct heating components necessary to keep the homes primary heating source functional. Assistance is based on income for household size and on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace the heating source operational. Cooling Assistance Program - Provides assistance for the purchase and installation of one air conditioner not to exceed $800 to eligible households. In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. The cooling assistance program is available from May until August until funding is exhausted.

Provides a one-time grant for individuals who are struggling to pay their electric or gas bill due to an emergency situation, that has caused severe financial impact, and have exhausted or been denied public assistance.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year 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 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Provides community outreach centers throughout the county to meets the needs of individuals and families in need. Each center provides basic needs services along with benefits assistance. Services include food pantries, emergency housing assistance, family services to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. HEAP application assistance. Coordinates Medical Transportation.

Provides emergency relief to help cover expenses such as utility bills, mortgage and rent payments, car payments and repairs, auto insurance, home repair, food and household supplies, medical bills and copayments. Also offers Holiday financial assistance.

A federally funded program administered by New York State to assist low income families with their energy needs. Multiple components are available to residents while funding is available. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) components include Regular and Emergency benefit assistance towards heating and electricity costs, furnace repair, replacement, clean and tune, and cooling assistance. All approved benefits result in a credit on the heating or electric bill, or a delivery of fuel, equaling the benefit amount. Programs run annually until funding is exhausted. The Regular HEAP Benefit is open. The Emergency HEAP Benefit is closed. The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) Benefit is open to individuals aged 60 and older who own and reside in their own home. Eligible homeowners can apply to repair or replace their furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep their home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace essential heating equipment: $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. The Clean & Tune Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit. The Cooling Assistance Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria and a household member must have a medical need in order to be eligible for the Cooling benefit. All applicants are required to provide medical documentation that their medical condition is exacerbated by extreme heat, unless there is a vulnerable member in their household. This is defined as being over the age of 60 or under the age of 6. For complete details, visit New York State's HEAP web page: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

A federally funded program administered by New York State to assist low income families with their energy needs. Multiple components are available to residents while funding is available. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) components include Regular and Emergency benefit assistance towards heating and electricity costs, furnace repair, replacement, clean and tune, and cooling assistance. All approved benefits result in a credit on the heating or electric bill, or a delivery of fuel, equaling the benefit amount. Programs run annually until funding is exhausted. The Regular HEAP Benefit is open. The Emergency HEAP Benefit is closed. The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) Benefit is open to individuals aged 60 and older who own and reside in their own home. Eligible homeowners can apply to repair or replace their furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep their home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace essential heating equipment: $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. The Clean & Tune Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit. The Cooling Assistance Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria and a household member must have a medical need in order to be eligible for the Cooling benefit. All applicants are required to provide medical documentation that their medical condition is exacerbated by extreme heat, unless there is a vulnerable member in their household. This is defined as being over the age of 60 or under the age of 6. For complete details, visit New York State's HEAP web page: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

Offers aid to families in crisis through the provision of personal care items, food vouchers, utility and rent payment assistance, transportation coordination, economic self sufficiency program, referrals to other agencies, and food (see separate listing for food pantry). Provides opportunities to increase children's educational chances for success in school by providing school readiness learning and helping to find and obtain quality child care. Also provides on the job training, teenage pregnancy prevention education, and energy and weatherization home assistance.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year 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 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year 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 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Provides community outreach centers throughout the county to meets the needs of individuals and families in need. Each center provides basic needs services along with benefits assistance. Services include food pantries, emergency housing assistance, family services to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. HEAP application assistance. Coordinates Medical Transportation.