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Provides monetary assistance for shut-off notices from utility companies.
Customers can only receive $100.00 per year. Example: If you apply in March, you have to wait until next March for more assistance.
Please call 716-373-0815 for further assistance.
Utility Assistance
The NYS Energy Research and Development Authority operates EmPower New York, which is a service that provides new Energy Star replacement refrigerators and freezers. The program will also add insulation to homes and offer tips on how to save energy. The program does not provide roofs, windows or stoves. Eligibility: The homeowner must be eligible for HEAP. Those who heat with other sources of fuel should send a copy of their HEAP benefit letter along with the EmPower application.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) provides heating assistance to income-tested households for cold weather emergencies. Emergency heating equipment repair and replacement program may offer furnace replacement and/or repair for applicant-owned heating equipment. Assistance with cooling needs also available.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.
Office for Aging runs the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) which provides certification services to Broome County residents 60+ yrs or disabled persons <60 yrs on SSI or SSD who meet income guidelines for financial assistance with energy costs. Can also provide referrals for fuel or utility emergencies.
Emergency financial assistance for households without children to assist with a one time emergency payment for utilities, home heating fuel and other emergencies depending upon approval of the Department of Social Services Supervisor.
HEAP
A program designed to help eligible households with heating and utility costs and with certain essential home heating equipment repairs. Eligibility is based on income and household size. Certain households such as Public Assistance, Food Stamp and Supplemental Security Income recipients may be categorically eligible.
The Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. The Office for the Aging provides HEAP assistance to those ages 60 and older.