HEAP

How HEAP Works

HEAP is a federally funded program that helps customers with low-income pay heating and cooling costs for electricity, gas and other heating fuels.  HEAP also offers Emergency benefits, Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefits and Clean and Tune benefits. Customers who are eligible for HEAP and other qualifying programs are also eligible for Central Hudson’s Low Income Bill Discount Program.

2021/2022 Program Details

PROGRAM COMPONENT DATES

• The Regular Benefit component opened Oct. 1, 2021 and is scheduled to operate through April 29, 2022.
• The Emergency component opens Jan. 3, 2022 and will operate through March 15, 2022. A second emergency grant is also available. 
• The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement component opens October 1, 2021 and is scheduled to operate through Sept. 30, 2022.
• The Clean and Tune benefit opens October 1, 2021 and will operate through Sept. 30, 2022.
• The Cooling Assistance component opens May 2, 2022 and is scheduled to operate through Aug. 31, 2022.

All benefit component dates may be shortened or extended depending on demand and available funding.

BENEFIT AMOUNTS

How to Apply

Customers can learn more about these benefits and apply for HEAP at MyBenefits.ny.gov or (800) 342-3009.