Energy Affordability Program| Con Edison

Energy Affordability Program

You may qualify for a discount on your monthly energy bill if you receive benefits from an eligible governmental assistance program.

Starting in early 2026, even more people could be eligible, including New Yorkers with household incomes up to the area median who are not currently enrolled in government assistance programs.

Helping More New Yorkers Manage Energy Costs

Like you, we live and work here, and we depend on reliable power. Keeping the grid resilient takes continuous investments. But we also recognize that the rising cost of living makes energy affordability more important than ever.

That’s why we advocated to expand eligibility for our Energy Affordability Program, so even more New Yorkers could be eligible to receive discounts on their energy bills.

Eligibility and application requirements are being finalized. Please visit this page regularly for updates and get ready to apply starting in early 2026.

Government Assistance Enrollment Pathway

You’ll be enrolled in the EAP automatically if an agency notifies us that you receive benefits from these eligible programs:

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Direct Vendor or Utility Guarantee
Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) – NYC TANF; Westchester TANF
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) – NYC SNA, Westchester SNA

You will not be enrolled automatically if you receive benefits from any of the following eligible governmental assistance programs:

Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Veterans Disability or Survivors Pension
Lifeline Telephone Service Program (Lifeline)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – NYC SNAP, Westchester SNAP
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

If living on tribal lands:

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Head Start
Tribal TANF
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR)

How to Enroll

Please send your application to us with your supporting documentation via:

Email
Fax: 1-212-844-0110
In person by visiting one of our walk-in centers
Mail:
- Con Edison, PA Central
  4 Irving Place, 9 Floor, Box 34
  New York, NY 10003

Download application:

Annual Recertification

Once approved, you'll be enrolled for 18 months. You must submit a new application each year after your enrollment period ends to continue receiving program benefits. We'll remind you 60 days before your deadline and again 30 days prior by letter and text. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us.

What To Expect After You Enroll

Once you’re enrolled, we’ll send a letter with details about your bill discount and when it starts. You can also check your enrollment online by logging in to My Account or checking your bill.

You'll receive program text reminders from short code 78407 automatically. Message and data rates may apply. To opt out, text STOP to 78407. For help, text HELP. Additional terms apply.¹

You’ll also be signed up for Budget Billing automatically. If you’re behind on your bills, you’ll be enrolled once your outstanding balance is paid. To opt out of Budget Billing but stay enrolled in the EAP, please contact us.

EAP Discounts*

Low Income Levels	Tier Description	Electric (Non-Heat Discount)	Electric (Including Heat Discount)	Gas (Non-Heat Discount)	Gas (Including Heat Discount)
Tier 1	Regular HEAP grant <$435 Or another eligible income qualifier	$27.89	$27.89	$3.00	$118.31
Tier 2	Regular HEAP grant ≥ $435 and <$496	$45.08	$72.05	$3.00	$150.09
Tier 3	HEAP grant ≥ $496	$67.90	$117.69	$3.00	$172.90
Tier 4	Energy bills paid by public assistance	$65.71	$113.32	$3.00	$170.72

*Effective December 1, 2025