Connecticut help with heating bill, and assistance with electric and utility bills.

Connecticut Winter Heating Assistance Program

These assistance programs are designed to help lower the winter heating costs of eligible households, which will normally be low income families and seniors. The goal of this assistance program is to help eligible Connecticut state residents in maximizing potential energy assistance options so that their wellness is not jeopardized by any inability they have to meet heating needs.

General information on this program:

• Both renters and homeowners may apply for assistance with heating bills.
• On behalf of those eligible households, the winter heating assistance program pays for such heating sources as natural gas, oil, electricity, propane, coal, kerosene, and wood.

Households may also apply for Connecticut weatherization assistance. This program can provide insulation, furnace repairs, and other ways to save energy. Both renters and homeowners are eligible to apply for these services as well, which can average almost $3,000 in labor/support cost per unit and materials. These services are free of charge to eligible applicants, and in the case of renters receiving aid, the landlords are asked to contribute only twenty percent of the material cost, which can range from $30 up to a maximum of $250, per housing unit.

Electric and Utility Bill Assistance Programs

All gas service companies are required by then state to provide an arrearage forgiveness program for gas heating customers. All arrearages are waived if the gas customer makes regular payments on their outstanding bills. Among other eligibility, they include : arrears of $100 or more that are 60+ days overdue. Many utility companies will follow a similar arrearage program.

 

 

Federal government energy assistance

The primary government program is known as LIHEAP. It offers qualified low to moderate income Connecticut families with cash grants to pay their utility and heating bills. Funds can be used to pay regular, monthly bills and emergency funding can assist with paying utilities when a customer is faced with a disconnection. The program is run by your local community action agency. Learn more.

Shut off prevention programs

Yankee Gas and Connecticut Light and Power offer winter shutoff protection programs. These will ensure that qualified customers can’t have their gas or electric service shutoff for nonpayment of their bills from November. 1 through May 1.

Operation Fuel

This program provides millions of dollars of assistance every year to Connecticut families to help them keep their utility or heating service turned on. Click here to read more.

Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas

Numerous utility assistance programs are offered by both of these companies. Click here to read more on the options available to you.

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Connecticut Natural Gas

This is the major natural gas provider in Connecticut. They offer low income and elderly customers with several financial assistance programs and payment plans. You may be able to qualify for cash grants to pay bills, weatherization, and much more. Read more on Connecticut Natural Gas assistance programs. Thousands receive help with their bills every year.