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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offers income-eligible people grants to help pay their energy bills. In New York City, call the HRA HEAP Hotline, 1-800-692-0557, or the HRA Infoline, 1-877-472-8411. New York City residents age 60 or older who received a HEAP grant last year are automatically eligible again this year. If you are age 60 or older and did not receive a HEAP grant last year, call 1-800-692-0557 for an application, or call 311. Westchester County residents should call the Department of Social Services, 1-914-995-5619.
If you are a Con Edison customer and receive a HEAP grant for another utility or oil company, you may be eligible for a reduced electric rate. To qualify, fax a copy of your HEAP grant award letter to 1-212-844-0110.
Income-eligible customers can also apply for a one-time grant from our EnergyShare fund, which is administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York and helps pay outstanding Con Edison bills. For information call 1-877-480-7427. |