The Energy Assistance programs strive ensure that no one's health is jeopardized due to the inability to meet heating needs. The program provides assistance to low income households to offset home heating costs. Level of assistance is based upon income and household size.
Assistance is based upon income and household size.
Assistance is in the form of the either direct payment of heating bills, or for CEAP eligible clients cash payments to those who have heat included in their rent. Dwellings are audited to determine which energy conservation measures should be installed to increase the energy efficiency of the dwelling. Health and Safety measures such as heating system repairs are also included. Copyright 1995-2001 State of Connecticut Department of Social Services . Please read our Disclaimer Notice and our DSS Web Accessibility Policy .