Energy Assistance Programs

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

Baltic, Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme, Gales Ferry, Gilman, Griswold, Groton, Hadlyme, Hanover, Jewett City, Lebanon, Ledyard, Mashantucket, Montville, Mystic, New London, Niantic, North Franklin, North Stonington, Norwich, Oakdale, Old Lyme, Old Mystic, Pawcatuck, Preston, Quaker Hill, Salem, South Lyme, Stonington, Taftville, Uncasville, Versailles, Voluntown, Waterford, West Mystic & Yantic

Other Connecticut Counties

FairfieldHartfordLitchfieldMiddlesexNew HavenTolland – 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

Energy Assistance

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) – Stonington: Stonington Human Services has been a local fuel bank for the last fifteen years, participating with Operation Fuel, TVCCA, and United Way energy assistance grant programs.  Income guidelines for TVCCA’s programs range from a max of 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (CEAP) to 60% of the State Median Income (CHAP).  Assistance amounts are based on established guidelines regarding family size and vulnerability.  We begin taking applications in August each year.

Location: Stonington, CT

Energy Assistance

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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East Lyme Energy Assistance Program: East Lyme Public Safety wants you to share this information on how to apply. If you are a resident of the Town of East Lyme and know of someone in need of energy assistance or need information about energy assistance:

Residents that are 60 years of age or older or whom are disabled, can call the East Lyme Senior Center at 860-739-5859 to apply or for more information

All other residents, call TVCCA (New London Office) at 860-444-0006 to apply or for more information

For all others, additional energy assistance program information can be found by accessing the web pages below or by calling: 211

Location: East Lyme, CT

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

TVCCA – Energy Assistance – The Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency, incorporated in 1965. We are well recognized as a community leader – and partner – in advocating for and meeting the needs of the region’s economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens.

Location: Jewett City, CT

Energy Assistance
Housing & Shelters
Pantry & Food 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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