Hartford County
It’s no secret that more and more households are losing ground when it comes to saving money. Many families in Connecticut are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck.
Some find themselves unexpectedly unemployed without any money in reserve, or they can become injured and unable to work. Unfortunately, this is a reality, but when it comes to heating your home or keeping the lights on, there are some services in the state which can help you. Hartford County is made up of the following cities and towns:
Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Broad Brook, Burlington, Canton, Canton Center, Collinsville, East Berlin, East Glastonbury, East Granby, East Hartford, East Hartland, East Windsor, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Manchester, Marion, Marlborough, Milldale, New Britain, Newington, North Canton, North Granby, Plainville, Plantsville, Poquonock, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Glastonbury, South Windsor, Southington, Suffield, Tariffville, Unionville, Weatogue, West Granby, West Hartford, West Hartland, West Simsbury, West Suffield, Wethersfield, Windsor & Windsor Locks
Other Connecticut Counties
Fairfield – Litchfield – Middlesex – New Haven – New London – Tolland – Windham
Berlin’s Energy Assistance Program – Berlin, CT: Residents meeting the income and assets requirements for the State’s energy assistance programs may apply at Berlin Social Services during the heating season. Eligible applicants receive direct payments to their heating vendor to help reduce the the burden of heating their homes through the winter. Berlin Social Services also helps residents who wish to apply for the forgiveness programs offered by Eversource and CNG.
Location: Berlin, CT
Canton’s Emergency Fuel Bank & Energy Assistance – Canton, CT: Designed to assist families in meeting their heating needs when other sources of aid have been exhausted. Canton Senior/Social Services processes applications which are certified by CRT in Hartford every year for the state energy assistance programs that help with heating costs. Generally, applications are taken starting in October and can be submitted through the end of April.
Location: Canton, CT
Community Renewal Team (CRT) Energy & Weatherization: The CRT Energy Assistance program helps pay heating bills for low and and middle income renters and homeowners. Weatherization helps reduce heat and utility costs by making homes more energy efficient. CRT works with renters and homeowners of all income levels. Our programs help many Connecticut households every year. Contact us to find out if we can help you with your heating costs.
Location: State Wide Access
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP): Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).
Location: State Wide Access
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Avon: The State of CT helps households pay for primary heating bills.To be eligible, household income could be up to 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Applications are accepted from September through April. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and assets. The utility must be billed in the name of an adult member of the household.
Location: Avon, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Bloomfield: The Community Renewal Team (CRT) processes applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP). These programs provide financial assistance for your primary source of heat.
In order to qualify you must complete an application with a CRT Intake Worker. The total income and assets for your household must not exceed the income/asset limits for the program. Click here for eligibility guidelines and paperwork needed for your application.
Location: Bloomfield, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Enfield: Community Renewal Team’s Energy Assistance Program CRT runs the State’s Winter Heating Assistance Program. Also offering Operation Fuel.
Location: Enfield, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – East Windsor: Since its inception, the East Windsor Human Services Office continues to be the intake site for the energy assistance programs for those who meet income eligibility guidelines. Programs offered are: Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps with winter heating costs of Connecticut’s lower income households. Eligibility is determined by family size and gross income, and by whether a household is classified as “vulnerable”. State Appropriated Fuel Assistance Program (SAFA) assists eligible residents with home heating requirements from November to April.
Location: East Windsor, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Granby: The focus of the Social Service Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
Location: Granby, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Simsbury: The Simsbury Social Services Department has been designated as an official intake site for residents wishing to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. The program is available to assist households in paying for bills incurred after November 9th for primary heating services. The program also has a “heat included” component for renters. Each year the Energy Assistance Program income guidelines and assistance levels are revised. We encourage Simsbury residents to apply. Please call us to schedule an appointment or for additional information. Documentation is required.
Location: Simsbury, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Southington: The federally-funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is designed to help low-income households pay their winter heating bills. CEAP is not meant to pay total heating costs. Households must plan to pay a part of the bill themselves. Yet with the help of CEAP, households may secure fuel service deliveries and defray their utility heating costs. For those whose heat is included in their rent, an annual one-time financial assistance is available in the form of a check.
Location: Southington, CT
Connecticut LIHEAP: Low-income households residing in Connecticut may receive financial aid to pay their heating bills during winter if they meet basic LIHEAP/CEAP requirements. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), known as Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) in Connecticut, aims to help low-income households stay healthy during winter by keeping indoor temperature high. The program extends its benefits to homeowners and renters equally. If an applicant is paying for heating costs as a part of rent, he/she may receive financial help through LIHEAP after passing the eligibility test.
Location: State Wide Access
Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG): We strive to provide you with reliable and essential energy delivery.
Our work doesn’t stop there—we also have many services designed to meet the variety of needs you or your family members may have.
Programs listed are as follows: Matching Payment Plan, Energy Assistance Program: Keep Your Gas On, You Manage Your Bill, and Operation Fuel.
Location: State Wide Access
Connecticut Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund: is a state agency which assists wartime veterans and their families and may be able to offer fuel assistance. Programs are administered by the American Legion. For more information, you can call, Toll Free: 1-800-491-4941, (within the state of Connecticut).
Location: State Wide Access
Human Resources Agency (HRA) of New Britain, Inc. has been dedicated to increasing economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families. Energy Assistance Keeping low-income households warm and safe during the winter months since 1979. Services Offered: Vendor mediation & Funding to help pay bills.
Locations: New Britain, CT & Bristol, CT
Operation Fuel: ensures equitable access to energy for all by providing year-round energy assistance, promoting energy independence, and advocating for affordable energy. Operation Fuel partners with local government and community-based organizations at more than 100 sites throughout Connecticut to ensure that families and individuals in need have access to year-round energy assistance. In addition to helping you apply for energy assistance programs, our partner agencies may be able to connect you with programs that provide assistance for food, clothing, health services, childcare, and more.
Location: State Wide Access
Operation Fuel – Newington: The mission of Operation Fuel is to partner with communities, businesses, government and individuals to ensure people in need have access to year-round energy assistance. Operation Fuel offers emergency energy assistance to households who fall outside the government assistance programs’ eligibility guidelines or have exhausted their government assistance.
Location: Newington, CT
Rocky Hill’s Energy Assistance Program: The Human Services Department acts as an emergency intake site for energy assistance during the winter season. Most applications are done during an Energy Blitz that is scheduled in the Human Services Department with CRT certifiers.
Location: Rocky Hill, CT
United Illuminating (UI): We strive to provide you with reliable and essential energy delivery. Our work doesn’t stop there—we also have many services designed to meet the variety of needs you or your family members may have. In addition, there are a variety of state programs that may be able to provide you with financial assistance with your utility bill. We can help with our Forgiveness Program, Matching Payment Plan, and Winter Protection Plan.
Location: State Wide Access
Windsor, CT Energy Assistance: The Department of Social Services can assist families during difficult times. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and caring. All contacts are confidential. Available programs include: Community Renewal Team – CRT, The Windsor Fuel Bank, Operation Fuel, and Utility Assistance Programs.
Location: Windsor, CT
Windsor Locks, CT Energy Assistance: Liquid Asset Limit: $15,000 Homeowners, $12,000 Renters. Please call 860-627-1446 for an appointment.
Location: Windsor Locks, CT
