Heat and Assistance resources for residents

New Jersey residents may be eligible for energy assistance programs to help them pay their utility bills or prevent interruption in their gas or electric services. Contact the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for more information:  1-800-624-0241

Winter Termination Program prevents New Jersey's residential gas and electric customers who participate in certain programs from having their gas or electric service disconnected during the winter months.  For eligibility information, call 1-800-624-0241.

New Jersey Statewide Heating and Referral Energy Service, Inc. (NJ SHARES)provides assistance to eligible individuals and families living in New Jersey who are in need of temporary help in paying their energy bills.  For more information call 1-866-657-4273.

The NJ Lifeline Credit Program offers assistance with electric and natural gas payments to persons who meet eligibility requirements.  For more information, call 1-800-792-9745.

The Low Income Home energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay for heating costs and may cover certain medically-necessary cooling expenses.  For an application or information, New Jersey residents can call 1-800-510-3102.

The NJ Universal Service Fund (USF) makes energy bills more affordable for low-income customers.  Applications are accepted all year; call:  1-866-240-1347.

Notification Programs:

Customers can sign up with their local electric and gap companies to receive notice of scheduled interruption in gas or electric service before services are discontinued.

Consumers can avoid estimated bills and save money by sending meter readings (via online, phone or postcard) to their utility companies:
PSE&G – 1-800-436-7734

211 Referral Service

A Department of Homeland Security funded program that will connect persons in need of essential services (heat, housing, emergency repairs, child/eldercare needs, etc.) to social services programs and charities that may be able to offer assistance.  Call 2-1-1 to locate resources or to provide help.