Brookfield, Eversource, Partner For 'Heating Assistance Awareness Month'

Press release from the Town of Brookfield:

November 7, 2024 - 12:54pm

Stay Warm This Winter - Get Help with Your Heating Bills

Brookfield is partnering with Eversource during the fourth annual Heating Assistance Awareness Month this November to raise awareness of the many programs available to help pay or lower your heating bills and keep your home warm this winter.

If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with energy bills, now is the time to connect with Eversource to get assistance. To find the right options for you, call 800-286-2828 or visit eversource.com/billhelp. There is a plan for everyone, including:

State and Other Assistance Programs

• Get up to $530 to help pay your heating bill through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and get a bigger match from the Matching Payment Program. Apply online or visit your local Community Action Agency. You may also find your closest agency by calling 211.

Protection from Service Shut-Off

• Protect your gas or electric service from shut off from November 1 through May 1 with Winter Protection, for customers facing financial hardship.
• You may also be eligible for Medical Protection if anyone in your home is seriously ill or has a life-threatening situation.

Financial Assistance Programs and Payment Plans

• The Matching Payment Program can lower the amount you owe on energy bills. For every dollar you pay and every dollar you receive from the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, we will subtract a dollar from the amount you owe.
• An Electric Discount Rate is available to you if you have a financial hardship status on your electric account. Based on your household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit, you may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount off your electric bill per month. For example, if you have a $100 monthly bill, it would be $10 less if you receive a 10% discount or $50 less if you receive the 50% discount.
• Flexible Payment Plans of up to 18 months are available to help all residential customers with active accounts pay off money owed, regardless of income.
• With Budget Billing, you pay a fixed amount each month based on your average energy usage and avoid spikes in your bill during heating and cooling seasons.

Energy Efficiency

• Take advantage of Eversource’s energy efficiency programs, incentives and tips to help you save money and reduce your overall energy use during the colder months.

Learn more about these programs and apply at eversource.com/billhelp.

Please help raise awareness by sharing this important information with family, friends and neighbors. Let’s help keep every home in our community warm this winter.

This press release was produced by the Town of Brookfield. The views expressed here are the author’s own.