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Program |
Features |
Participation |
Contact Information |
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Weatherization |
Community Action Agencies provide an average of $2,826 of weatherization and conservation services. Services are federally funded |
Households who meet the eligibility guidelines for CEAP. |
Contact local Community Action Agency or DSS Energy Hotline at 1-800-842-1132 |
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Operation Fuel |
Emergency energy Assistance of up to $250 paid directly to the household heating fuel or utility service company. |
People ineligible for state or federal aid and whose household income is 151%-200% of the FPL. |
Enfield residents call their local fuel bank at 860-741-0879 Dec 1st to Mar. 30th only. Out of town residents call 211 to find out where you need to apply |
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Veterans: Soldiers', Sailors', and Marines' Fund |
Funds available to provide limited assistance. |
Veterans who are Connecticut residents who served during certain periods. |
Call Soldiers', Sailors', and Marines' Fund at (860) 296-0719 or infoline at 211. |
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Matching Payment Plan |
Forgiveness of past-due balances. |
CL&P or Yankee Gas heating customers who: Apply and qualify for energy assistance toward their CL&P or Yankee Gas bill, and Make and keep a payment arrangement. |
CL&P Credit Center: 1-800-286-2828 or 860-9472828 in Hartford/Meriden. Yankee Gas Credit Center: 1-800-438-2278 |
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Winter Protection Plan |
Utility Service cannot be disconnected to hardship customers for non-payment from November 1 through April 15. |
All CL&P customers or Yankee Gas heating customers whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), are receiving state income assistance, or are unemployed with up to 300% of the FPL. |
CL&P Credit Center: 1-800-286-2828 or 860-9472828 in Hartford/Meriden. Yankee Gas Credit Center: 1-800-438-2278 |
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NUSTART Program (CL&P Only) |
Payment program for customers who make monthly budget payments. Monthly arrearage credit earned. |
Customers at or below 200% FPL whose bills are 60 days delinquent, and agree to pay a monthly budget amount |
CL&P Credit Center: 1-800-286-2828 or 860-9472828 in Hartford/Meriden. |
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Weatherization Residential Assistance Partnership (WRAP) |
Weatherization program to reduce energy consumption and learn how to use energy more efficiently. |
CL&P customers with income at or below 60% of the state median income, with annual usage at or above 2,000 kWh. |
Call the WRAP unit at 1-800-388-9727 |
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Yankee Gas Attic Insulation Program |
Administered by the WRAP Unit. Provides attic insulation to reduce heat cost. |
Yankee Gas customers whose main heating source is Yankee Gas, have 3 ½ inches of insulation or less. |
Call the WRAP unit at 1-800-388-9727 |
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Citizen's Energy Program |
A one time purchase of oil at 40% off the regular cost up to 200 gallons. |
Must also qualify for CEAP, CHAP, or Operation Fuel. |
Call Citizen's Oil at 1-877-563-4645 |