This is an important program for families of low or moderate income and is not tied in any way to public assistance. In the case of electric, the payment is credited to the individual's account. Cash grants for homeowners and renters on a low or fixed income can help pay for home heating fuel or electric. Applications should be mailed by Jan. 31. The application deadline is March 15.
Applications are available through county assistance offices, as well as online.
PIRG Fuel Buyers is a nonprofit membership program that is open to the public. The organization uses group purchasing to help save consumers money on their fuel purchases each heating season.