Spark some savings.
Utility Assistance Programs in New Jersey
Do you find yourself struggling to keep the lights on? Are you worried about making sure your kids have a warm home this winter? Well, if you live in the Garden State, help is just a few clicks away. The State of New Jersey offers a number of energy assistance programs to combat rising utility costs, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars each year. And we’ve made it easier than ever to find out which programs you may be eligible for. Don’t delay. Answer a few simple questions today and sleep a little easier tomorrow.
Community Solar
Community solar is for anyone who wants to benefit from solar energy generation without installing panels directly on their roofs. This is an ideal opportunity for renters, homeowners with shaded roofs, or anyone else that is unable to install their own solar array on their property to participate and benefit from the generation of renewable energy.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides: Heating grants for gas, electric and deliverable fuel customers; Funds for heater repair and replacement; Emergency grants to avoid disconnection after WTP ends; and Medically necessary cooling grants to help with air conditioning costs. Families can complete one application and receive benefits from both USF and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) programs at the same time.
NJ BPU Customer Assistance Hotline
Provides assistance to those in danger of utility service disconnection or who have a complaint about their current utility company and cannot resolve the issue with the company directly.
Comfort Partners Program
The New Jersey Comfort Partners Program is a free program that helps income-eligible customers reduce their utility bills through implementing cost effective measures which save energy and money while improving their home's safety and comfort at no cost to them. Through the Comfort Partners Program BPU and electric and natural gas utilities partner with customers to reduce energy use and utility bills, improve comfort, and increase the health and safety of homes. The Comfort Partners Program has helped over 126,000 families.
Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric
The Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) Program provides relief of up to $700 on gas and electric bills for low- to moderate-income New Jersey households. Those who are income eligible for USF should apply for USF first before seeking supplemental assistance from PAGE.
Winter Termination Program (WTP)
The Winter Termination Program (WTP) is a program through BPU that protects low-income customers from disconnection of electric, gas, water and wastewater service from November 15 – March 15. To ensure WTP protection, residents can contact their gas, electric and water utilities. Shutoff protection does not mean bill payments are forgiven – utility assistance programs are available to residents behind on their bills.
A Stronger New Jersey
In 2018, the Murphy Administration set out to fulfill the Governor’s promise to create a stronger and fairer New Jersey. Together, with partners in the Legislature, many cost-saving and life-changing programs have been created or expanded. Now, Garden State Community Outreach is making sure families are aware of these resources, and more importantly, understand how to apply for them. From Sussex County all the way down to Cape May, the State of New Jersey has the resources you need to thrive – from access to quality, affordable healthcare and critical mental health services, to help with rising utility costs, and even thousands of dollars in real tax relief.
SPREAD THE WORD
Living in the New Jersey has many benefits, including energy assistance programs to help safeguard the wellbeing of families throughout the Garden State each and every day. Share these resources with friends, family, and neighbors to help them discover life-changing, cost-saving utility bill assistance, financial tools, and so much more. We understand that managing bills, especially during difficult and uncertain times, can be challenging. Simply sharing these government resources with the loved ones in your life can make a world of a difference.
INTERESTED IN OTHER PROGRAMS?
Garden State Community Outreach, created by Governor Murphy and the Legislature, connects New Jersey residents to additional cost-saving and life-changing programs. Use the program finder to help identify which programs you may be eligible for.
General Info
Eligible Programs
To Enroll
