Energy Assistance Programs

New Haven 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. New Haven County is made up of the following cities and towns:

Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Middlebury, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Northford, Orange, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven, Wolcott & Woodbridge

Other Connecticut Counties

FairfieldHartfordLitchfieldMiddlesexNew LondonTolland – Windham

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

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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

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Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Milford: The Federal Program is designed to provide financial assistance to needy households in an effort to make energy costs more affordable during the winter heating season. This assistance is helps with your main heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal or wood. Households eligible for the winter heating program may also be eligible to receive weatherization assistance. This program is intended to make small home improvements that help to conserve energy and, in turn, lower heating bills. On behalf of the Community Action Agency, TEAM Inc, The Department of Human Services has been designated as an official intake site for Milford Residents.

Location: Milford, CT

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Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – New Haven by the Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH): We are a results driven, high performance organization focused on providing emergency assistance to families as well as ending long term generational poverty. We provide case management services as well as other direct services, including but not limited to: energy and weatherization assistance, emergency services and mature adult services to low income families.

Serving: East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven and West Haven.

Location: New Haven, CT

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Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – North Branford: Assist homeowners and renters that are income and assets eligible in offsetting the costs of the winter fuel bill. Usual program dates are November 1st through April. Connecticut Energy Assistance Program guides and a list of required documents will be available each Fall in print at both public libraries, side lobby of Town Hall, and the Social Service lobby.

Location: North Brandford, CT

Energy Assistance

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – North Haven: The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is a state and federally funded program which assists families in the New Haven region with fuel expenses for their primary source of heat. This program is designed to provide Energy Assistance to individuals and families who meet the federal poverty guidelines. Eligibility is determined based upon the total income and assets of the applicant’s household.

Location: North Haven, CT

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Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) – Southbury: CEAP is administered by the Department of Social Services and coordinated by New Opportunities Inc. It is designed to help offset the winter heating costs of our most vulnerable lower income households. The Social Services completes applications for winter heating aid for low-income Southbury households from October through April. Income and asset verification is required. Call 203-262-0653 for appointments.

Location: Southbury, CT

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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

Energy Assistance

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

Energy Assistance

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

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Madison Energy Assistance Programs – Madison, CT: Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), Furnace Replacement Program, & State Fuel Assistance Program.

Location: Madison, CT

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New Opportunities: Those who meet certain income-eligibility and geographic requirements may obtain help with their energy costs from one or more of the Energy Assistance programs administered by New Opportunities Inc. The organization’s Energy Division offers both financial aid and, where needed, support in the form of Weatherization.

Locations: Meriden – Waterbury

Energy Assistance

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

Energy Assistance

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

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