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HEAP
Emergency financial assistance for households with 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.
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.
Project Share may provide grants to prevent any utility shut-off for a NYSEG or RG&E customer, including, but not limited to, natural gas, electric, propane, fuel oil, pellets, wood.
Provides undesignated temporary financial aid to low income people and families for daily necessities.
Fuel Dealer. Fuel type provided: Kerosene, Blend and Oil.
NYSEG's Hardship Protection allows NYSEG to contact DSS/other services for help with hardship case situations. Customers may be eligible for special protections if they have a serious medical condition, use life-sustaining equipment, have a member of the household in the hospital, or all members of the household are blind, disabled or 62 years of age and older.
Programs offered include: Budget Billing, Deferred Payment Agreements, Extra Security Plan, Good Neighbor Fund, Life Support Apparatus Program, Help During Hospitalization, and Third Party Notification.
Home Energy Assistance Program. Home energy assistance program is for low income households. The eligibility is monthly income
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible households with their winter heating costs. The Office for the Aging assists people who are 60 and over or are disabled with their HEAP. A one time benefit is applied directly toward winter's fuel costs. In order to receive a HEAP benefit, income guidelines must be met and the person must pay to heat the residence. Referrals can be made to address heating and electric emergencies.