POUGHKEEPSIE – Applications are now being accepted for the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, effective December 1.
HEAP’s benefits help income-qualified utility customers who heat their homes with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/wood pellets, kerosene, and corn.
Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For this year’s benefits, households of four who heat their home with natural gas with a maximum annual income of $80,160 are eligible for a $400 grant.
“Enrolling in HEAP is one of the most important steps customers can take to ensure they stay safe and comfortable during the winter months. These benefits provide critical assistance for managing energy costs, and we encourage all eligible households to apply as soon as possible,” Lauren Preston, chief customer services officer at Central Hudson said. “Affordability is top of mind for our customers, and we’re committed to helping them access the resources they need to keep their homes warm and their energy bills manageable.”
Customers who are eligible for HEAP and other qualifying programs are also eligible for Central Hudson’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP) . If your account receives a HEAP credit, you will automatically be enrolled in the EAP Bill Discount.
Residents may apply online by visiting , or through their local Department of Social and other community service organizations. Your local district HEAP contact offices listed by county can be found .
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