Middlesex 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. Middlesex County is made up of the following cities and towns:
Centerbrook, Chester, Clinton, Cobalt, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Higganum, Ivoryton, Killingworth, Middle Haddam, Middlefield, Middletown, Moodus, Old Saybrook, Portland, Rockfall & Westbrook
Other Connecticut Counties
Fairfield – Hartford – Litchfield – New Haven – New London – Tolland – Windham
Cromwell’s Emergency Fuel Bank & Energy Assistance – Cromwell, CT: The Cromwell Human Services Department acts as an intake site for energy assistance during the winter season. Please be aware that residents must apply every year! Liquid assets for homeowners is $10,000.00 and $7,000.00 for renters. Electric bill (required for all applicants regardless of heat source), Gas Bill (if primary heat source) OR Oil Company name (if oil is primary heat source). Applications for Energy Assistance are done by appointment only at the Department of Human Services.
Location: Cromwell, 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) – Durham: Applications for energy assistance must be filed annually during the application period. Energy assistance is provided to income eligible applicants through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and Contingency Heating Assistance (CHAP). Funds are available to “clean, tune and test” your furnace. How much assistance you receive depends on: your income & liquid assets, if someone in the household is at least 60 years or under 6, or is disabled, the number of people who live at the house and the type of heating fuel you use.
Location: East Durham, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Middletown: Energy assistance through (CEAP) helps low income households pay their primary heat source bills. Energy payments are determined by family size and gross income, and by whether a household is classified as vulnerable. Vulnerable households have a member who is under age 6, who is age 60+, or who is any age and disabled.
Location: Middletown, CT
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Westbrook: Designed to help offset the winter heating costs of Connecticut’s lower income households, specifically those households whose incomes fall at or below 60 percent of the state median income. Winter heating assistance pays for a household’s primary heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood and wood pellets on behalf of eligible households. The amount of heat assistance may not be sufficient to cover a household’s entire winter heating cost.
Location: Westbrook, 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
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
TEEG (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group) we have always believed that the quality of our service rests on two things: compassion for those who seek our service, and accountability to those who fund our programs.
Our ability to serve is driven by the needs of the community. We are grateful for the trust Northeast Connecticut has placed in us to offer a hand up to our neighbors in need. It is a privilege to serve and empower our community. Our motto has always been, “Whatever it takes.”
Services Include:
Back to School Supplies, Clothing Vouchers, Diaper Bank, Energy & Fuel Assistance, Food Programs, SNAP Benefits, and Homeless support
Areas Served: Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Sterling, Thompson, Union, & Woodstock, 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
