Utility Assistance Programs in New Jersey
Do you find yourself constantly searching for more ways to save money? Do you wish someone had your back for a change? Well, if you are a New Jersey resident, you’re in luck. Big time. There’s financial help for families and individuals that includes energy assistance programs that could save you hundreds of dollars per year. Think there’s a catch? There isn’t. You can get this type of support just for living in the state of New Jersey.

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
From day one of Governor Murphy’s administration in 2018, he has been committed to building a stronger Garden State—a state he believes should offer every family equal access to opportunities that will help them not to just live but to thrive. With the help of some of his partners in Legislature, Governor Murphy has been able to create or expand upon a number of cost-saving, and yes, even life-changing programs that make the day-to-day more affordable. They improve access to utility assistance in New Jersey that many residents didn’t even know about. The goal of Garden State Community Outreach is to ensure that every New Jersey resident, every New Jersey family, from Sussex County all the way down to Cape May County, is not only aware of these resources, but understands how to apply for them.
Support for You and Your Family
Need assistance with your electric bill? We got you. Want to learn about how to save with solar? We’re ready to assist. In danger of getting your utility services disconnected? There are resources to show you how to get financial help. Read below about each utility bill assistance program New Jersey has to offer and learn how they could make a positive impact on your life. There’s everything from energy efficiency programs to emergency utility assistance. We got you. We’re committed to helping build a stronger, fairer New Jersey. Where everyone can have a brighter future.
SPREAD THE WORD
Living in the New Jersey has many benefits, including energy assistance programs to help residents elevate their wellbeing 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 opening someone’s eyes to these government assistance initiatives 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.
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