Fuel
Assistance Program (FAP)
The
Fuel Assistance Program provides benefits to qualified households to assist
with heating costs. Payments are made directly to fuel or utility vendors,
or to landlords in cases where the cost of heating is included in rental
payments made by eligible individuals or families.
The
Fuel Assistance Program can also help households in a heating emergency by
securing emergency delivery of fuel, delaying a shut-off notice, or
referring clients to another source of assistance.
Eligibility
and benefits are determined by gross household income, the number of
household members, and annual fuel consumption. Priority is given to
seniors, physically challenged individuals and families, those with heating
emergencies, and high fuel users.
For
more information regarding this program or to make an
appointment
Please
Call - Cheshire County
352-7512 Ext: 4122, 4124, 4224, 4142
Sullivan County 542-9528 Ext: 4311, 4321
Electrical
Assistance Program
(EAP)
Southwestern
Community Services is
scheduling appointments for the Energy
Assistance Program.
The EAP program is designed to help applicants
obtain a discount on their monthly electric bill.
This program is available for all customers no matter what utility services their home.
If
eligible for this program, you may receive a minimum of 30% up to the maximum of 90% off from your
monthly bill. Once
enrolled in the program the discount is valid for one
year. The
eligibility notification for this program will be sent
to you directly from the utility company upon completion
of your EAP application at Southwestern Community
Services.
For
more information regarding this program or to make
an appointment
Please call:
603-352-7512
Ext. 4122, or 4224
Neighbor
Helping Neighbor
The
Neighbor Helping Neighbor fund provides financial assistance to needy
elderly and families who are unable to pay their utility bills and are not
eligible for fuel assistance. Once qualified, grants of up to $250 can be
applied toward electric bills. Requests are considered on a case- by- case
basis and households experiencing medical emergencies, a sudden loss of job
or extended unemployment are given priority. Funding for this program comes
from customer and utility company contributions. For
more information regarding this program or to make an appointment,
Please
Call - Cheshire County 352-7512 Ext:
4122, 4124,4224
Sullivan County 542-9528 Ext: 4311, 4321
Senior
Energy Assistance Program (SEAS)
SEAS
provides energy assistance of up to $250 per elderly household for
individuals age 60 or alder who are not eligible for Fuel Assistance. This
benefit helps with care for the vulnerable elderly and assists them in
maintaining independence in their homes.
For
more information regarding this program or to make an appointment
Please
Call: 1-800-529-0005 or 352-7512
Ext: 4124
