Need Summer Air Conditioning? NYS Is Providing Households With Free Units This Summer

With summer is right around the corner, do you need an  air conditioner? Applications are now being accepted for new, free air conditioning units, which will be provided through the state’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance. HEAP recently received $22 million in additional funding for this initiative, which is expected to provide AC units to more than 27,000 homes. In order to apply, households must meet certain criteria based on income and size, and must include at least one member who:

• Suffers from a medical condition aggravated by extreme heat
• Is under age 6
• Is over age 60

Residents can apply for a unit through their local HEAP district contact. CLICK HERE for a list of contacts based on county.

Source: 13Wham.com