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Assistance ProgramsOil Group Membership is free to anyone receiving assistance under any of the following programs. Proof of membership is required.
LIHEAP
USF (Universal Service Fund) - EnergyThe State of New Jersey Universal Service Fund (USF), administered by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), was created by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to help make energy bills more affordable for qualifying households whose annual household income is at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). USF helps make energy bills more affordable for low income customers. If you are eligible, USF can lower the amount you have to pay for natural gas and electricity. When you apply for LIHEAP (see directly above), you are also automatically applying for USF. For more information about USF, please go to www.energyassistance.nj.gov or call toll free at: 1-866-240-1347. Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses (TRUE)The Affordable Housing Alliance (www.housingall.org) is the administrator for the Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses (TRUE) program. The TRUE program, funded by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), is an ANNUAL assistance program and is designed to help low to moderate income households across the state of New Jersey who are experiencing economic hardship and struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills. The TRUE energy assistance program benefits homeowners and renters who are NJ residents; are not receiving HEA benefits within the current heating season, not currently receiving USF benefits, facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for gas and/or electric service, and have a past history of making regular payments towards their utility bills. Affordable Housing Alliance has partnered with Affiliate agencies in the different counties to assist local clients in completing the application process. Click here for a list of agencies. Clients who have previously received a TRUE grant will be able to re-apply for utility assistance, one year after their last utility grant, of the same type. All program requirements must be met and all supporting documents will need to be re-submitted. Note, grant recipients from the prior TRUE program (which terminated March 4, 2015) can re-apply for the new TRUE program 12 months after their last True award date. All program requirements must be met and all supporting documents will need to be re-submitted. Clients who have previously received a PAGE grant will be able to re-apply for TRUE utility assistance, approximately 60 days after their last utility grant. Note, all PAGE program requirements must be met and all or some supporting documents will need to be re-submitted. Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE)The Affordable Housing Alliance (www.housingall.org) is the administrator for the Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric (PAGE) program. The PAGE program, funded by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), is an ANNUAL assistance program and is designed to help low to moderate income households across the state of New Jersey who are experiencing economic hardship and struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills. The PAGE energy assistance program benefits homeowners and renters who are NJ residents; have not have received USF in the past 6 months or HEA within the last heating season, facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for gas and/or electric service, and have a past history of making regular payments towards their utility bills. Affordable Housing Alliance has partnered with Affiliate agencies in the different counties to assist local clients in completing the application process. Click here for a list of agencies. Clients who have previously received a TRUE grant can apply to receive PAGE grant 60 days after the receipt of the TRUE grant. Note, all program requirements must be met and some or all supporting documents may need to be re-submitted. The Alliance administers several utility assistance programs. If you are not sure which program you qualify for, please click here. Application Locations for LIHEAP and USFAtlantic | Bergen | Burlington | Camden | Cape May | Cumberland | Essex | Gloucester | Hudson | Hunterdon | Mercer | Middlesex | Monmouth | Morris | Ocean | Passaic | Salem | Somerset | Sussex | Union | Warren
NJ SHARESNJ SHARES is a non-profit corporation that provides assistance to individuals and families living in New Jersey who are in need of temporary help in paying their energy bills. To qualify for NJ SHARES, a person or family must be facing a financial crisis and not be eligible for welfare or other income-based energy assistance programs. Recipients must also have a history of good-faith payments of their utility bills. Applications for NJ SHARES grants can be made at any of the more than 150 participating social service agencies throughout the state. Upon approval, recipients may receive a one-time grant of up to $700 for gas and up to $300 for electric (or up to $700 for an all-electric home). Please call NJ SHARES at 1-866-657-4273 or visit them at www.njshares.org. Comfort PartnersThis Program is designed to improve energy affordability for income eligible households through direct installation of free energy efficiency measures and education about steps everyone can take to save energy. Participants are asked to partner with the program to develop and carry out a household energy savings Action Plan. For more information please call 1-888-773-8326 or click here. Winter Termination ProgramAdministered by the BPU, the Winter Termination Program (WTP) protects specific categories of customers from having their gas or electric shut off between November 15th and March 15th. Those enrolled in specific programs (such as SSI, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, USF and Lifeline) are protected by WTP, and an additional "catch-all" category is included for people unable to pay their utility bills because of circumstances beyond their control such as unemployment or illness For more information on the Winter Termination Program, please call 1-800-624-0241. Citizens Energy / JOE-4-OILWhat is the JOE-4-OIL Heat Program?The Oil Heat Program offers free heating oil to people in financial need who can't afford to pay their heating bills. Each eligible household is allowed a one-time delivery per heating season of 100 gallons of home heating oil for free. Phone: 1-800-JOE-4-OIL or 1-800-563-4645 or visit their website at www.citizensenergy.com. Equal Payment PlanSometimes affordability is as simple as an equal payment plan. Call your service provider and ask to be placed on an equal payment plan, so that you can pay the same amount every month and avoid high spikes in your bill. Lifeline ProgramThe Lifeline Utility Assistance Program is for eligible low-income senior citizens and the disabled. Lifeline benefits help eligible homeowners and renters with electric and natural gas costs. You may apply for Lifeline by filling out the PAAD application. Call 800-792-9745 or visit the website at www.nj.gov/health/ and click on "Senior Benefits" for more information. WARMAdvantage ProgramRebates Available for:
Gas Water Heater
Heat Pump Water Heater Solar Water Heater Heat Pumps Oil Furnace Gas Furnace Oil Boiler Gas Boiler The WARMAdvantage Program provides rebates for high efficiency home heating systems and/or water heaters. To be eligible you must purchase, install, and operate a heating system and/or water heater that meets all applicable efficiency requirements. CONTACT: COOLAdvantage ProgramRebates Available for:
Central Air Conditioners
Ductless Mini-Split A/C System Air to Air Heat Pump Geothermal Heat Pump The COOLAdvantage Program provides rebates for energy efficient central air conditioners or heat pumps as well as "best practices" on proper sizing and installation that affect operating efficiency. CONTACT: Home Performance with Energy Star Loan ProgramHome Performance with ENERGY STAR offers "whole house" solutions to reduce both your energy costs and carbon footprint. Installing energy efficient upgrades in your home can save you up to 30% on energy costs and increase the comfort, safety, and durability of your home.
Phone: (866) 657-6278 NJ EASENJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry) (CLICK HERE for full details) is the easy way for seniors and their families to get information about and access senior services. NJ EASE is one toll-free telephone number to put you in touch with someone to help you learn about and apply for important programs and benefits. NJ EASE staff members are trained to provide you with answers and information on a wide variety of topics, including:
NJ EASE promotes independence, dignity and choice for New Jersey's older adults. For more information, call 1-877-222-3737 or visit www.state.nj.us/health/senior/sanjease.shtml. Telephone AssistanceThe telephone assistance program provides a discount on your monthly bill. Eligibility is determined based on your income or participation in other assistance programs. In general, if you participate in any of the following programs you also may qualify for telephone assistance: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families/Work First New Jersey (TANF), General Assistance, Lifeline Utility Credit/Tenants Lifeline Assistance, Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/HEAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, National School Lunch Program.
1) If you are a Verizon New Jersey customer, please call NJSHARES at 1-888-337-3339 or visit them at NJSHARES for more information. 2) CenturyLink/United Telephone Company of New Jersey – 1-800-201-4099 – www.centurylink.com/Pages/Support/LifeLine 3) Warwick Valley Telephone Company - 1-800-952-7642 4) Tracfone - 1-800-977-3768 - www.safelink.com 5) Nexus - 1-877-870-9222 CustomerFeedback@REACHOUTMOBILE.COM 6) Virgin Mobile - To learn more about Assurance Wireless and to apply, New Jersey residents should call 1-888-898-4888, or visit www.assurancewireless.com. Information is available in English and Spanish. NJ 2-1-1Dial 2-1-1 any day, at any time for confidential referrals to local health and human service assistance services or search NJ 2-1-1's online database at www.nj211.org. NJ 2-1-1 is funded by the United Ways of NJ in partnership with the State of NJ. Have Your Home WeatherizedWhat is Weatherization? Weatherization is the installation of home energy efficient measures to help reduce energy bills. Eligible participants are provided with: 1) A free home energy audit to see how energy efficient a home is and how much money can be saved on energy bills through weathization. 2) Installation of recommended free energy efficiency measures, which may include energy efficient applicance replacement at no cost. There are two free Weatherization programs in New Jersey: COMFORT PARTNERS: Comfort Partners is an energy saving and education program from qualifying low-income customers sponsored by the Board of Public Utilities' NJ Clean Energy Program. Call 888-773-8326 or go to: www.njcleanenergy.com and click on "Residential" (electric and gas heat only). WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: This department of Community Affairs program assists qualified, low income households in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy. Households that apply for USF or LIHEAP can check a box on that application to request weatherization. For more information, go to: www.energyassistance.nj.gov Federal & State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)The amount of the EITC depends on your total earnings and family size. If you receive the federal EITC and earn less than $20,000 a year, you may be eligible for the state EITC. To apply: for the federal EITC call 1-800-829-3676 or visit www.irs.gov, for the state EITC call 1-888-895-9179 or go to www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation. |
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