HEAP
The government-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.) has returned, just as the weather gets colder. Originally set to reopen at the start of November, the program was delayed due to the government shutdown but is now accepting new applicants. Eligibility for HEAP depends on annual income and household size. According to RG&E for a one-person household, […]
Concerns are mounting over the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on the Home Energy Assistance Program, which aids individuals in paying their home heating bills during winter. RG&E and NYSEG announced Monday a partnership with the New York State Department of Public Service to support customers by temporarily pausing the delay for HEAP […]
New York State has opened applications for its 2025 Cooling Assistance Program, offering free air conditioners to eligible low-income households. Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative is part of the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and aims to protect vulnerable residents from heat-related health risks. Households that qualify—those with young children under […]
Applications for the federal Home Energy Assistance Program open Friday, November 1. HEAP benefits help recipients pay heating costs for their homes. Benefits are available through March 17 or until the funds are exhausted. Regular HEAP benefit amounts for the 2024-2025 year are: $21 Eligible households that live in government subsidized housing or a group […]
HEAP has extended their assistance program application deadline until April 12th. Applications can be accepted online and at local departments of social services. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA (ny.gov)
If you are looking for assistance this winter in paying your heat bill, New York State is here to help. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can provide up to $976 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and senior citizens keep their homes warm and help defray high energy costs. Governor Kathy Hochul […]
It looks like we will be paying more not only for rent and food but also utilities. There will be an increase in gas and electricity in New York State. The announcement came from the New York State Public Service Commission Thursday that utilities are expected to cost a lot more this winter. The increase […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced there is help available for low and middle-income families for heating this winter. There is $90 million available in federal funding for home heating this year. Homes that use natural gas for heating could get $465 if you are eligible. If you use kerosene, oil, or propane you may be eligible […]
If you are not able to pay your utility bills due to the pandemic there is assistance available. New York State has funds available for families that did not receive help from New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is offering help to those eligible for one-time payments through the […]
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