Home Energy Assistance Program: Helping individuals through temporary utility payment challenges

Greater Bergen Community Action

Home Energy Assistance Services Office
316 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 488-5100
Office Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm-Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:00am-7:00pm-Thursday (November-May only)
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

Overview:

Home Energy assistance programs help income-qualified individuals experiencing a financial challenge pay their energy bill and remain in their home.

Energy costs can place stress on a household budget, whether the income is low or the household is experiencing a financial emergency. In some instances, the household is forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.

There is no charge for any of our energy payment services.

Who is Eligible?

*Bergen County Residents
*Income-qualified
*Experiencing a temporary challenge involving utility bill payment and water payment.
*Household must be responsible for paying heating/cooling costs directly to the fuel supplier.
*Other specific requirements depending on assistance program.

Our Programs Include:

LIHEAP(The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program): helps low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs.

USF(Universal Service Fund): Helps making natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households.

NJ Life Line: Helps with gas and electric bills for disabled or senior homeowners and renter with limited incomes.

True/Page: (Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses & Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric Programs): Help with gas and electric bills for people facing a temporary financial crisis.

NJ Shares: Helps low moderate income household who are experiencing hardship and struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills.

SUEZ (Water Program): Assistance with SUEZ water bill payment.

How to Apply:

1. Go to http://www.GreaterBergen.org/home-energy-assistance and download the application form.

2. Visit our office for help completing the application, no appointment necessary.

3. Or mail in completed application and documents to:

316 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Other Programs that may interest you:

Weatherization Assistance Program: (973) 546-1441
Improving the energy efficiency of your home.

LIHEAP is sponsored by:

The Greater Bergen Community Action
241 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone) (201) 968-0200
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

*Disclaimer: This information is taken directly from The Greater Bergen Community Action Pamphlet. I have never used the service so I have no opinion of it either yes or no to it. Please call the above number or email them for more information.