With seniors living in their homes longer and housing stock aging, energy efficiency becomes important. This program provides cash to help pay heating bills for low-income individuals and families. It is administered by local departments of social services for applicants under the age of 60 and by the local office for the aging for applicants aged 60 and over. You can begin applying for a HEAP grant in November each year. HEAP provides grants on a first come, first serve basis until the funds provided for each heating season run out.
Protections cover billing, deposits, termination of service and special cold weather safeguards.
Ask your utility company for a copy of your Consumer's Bill of Rights. WRAP packages a variety of services and resources to provide safe, affordable, energy efficient housing to low income, vulnerable older people. Local energy, housing and social services are coordinated for people who are unable to identify and use them on their own. Other informal resources such as family, neighbors, community organizations and local businesses are encouraged to help. WRAP provides the necessary link between people and energy-related services, while targeting the most needy.