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Affordability

Energy Affordability Program

The Energy Affordability Program (EAP) provides a monthly credit for 18 consecutive months for eligible customers. Qualifying benefits include HEAP, Lifeline, SNAP, SSI, and more.

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Enhanced Energy Affordability Program

The Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP) is a two-year pilot program designed to help make monthly energy bills more affordable for low- to moderate-income households. If you qualify, you'll receive a fixed monthly discount on your energy bills. 

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Home Energy Assistance Program

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that helps income-qualifying customers with pay heating and cooling costs for electricity, gas and other heating fuels.

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Energy Affordability Program
Enhanced Energy Affordability Program
Home Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Affordability Program (EAP) provides a monthly credit for 18 consecutive months for eligible customers. Qualifying benefits include HEAP, Lifeline, SNAP, SSI, and more.

Learn more about EAP

The Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP) is a two-year pilot program designed to help make monthly energy bills more affordable for low- to moderate-income households. If you qualify, you'll receive a fixed monthly discount on your energy bills. 

Learn more about EEAP

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that helps income-qualifying customers with pay heating and cooling costs for electricity, gas and other heating fuels.

Learn more about HEAP
 
 
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Payment Agreement

For customers who need help catching up on past-due account balances. 

More about Payment Agreements
 
 

Health-Related Help

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Life Support Equipment

If you or someone who resides in your household needs electricity to operate a life-sustaining device you may be eligible for certain special protections and notifications through our Life Support Equipment Program.

Learn more

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Medical Emergency

Central Hudson will not disconnect service and will restore service for 30 days when a medical emergency, as certified by a medical doctor or local board of health, exists.  The Medical Emergency Certification can be renewed if the customer’s inability to pay for utility services is demonstrated.  Contact a customer service representative for additional details.

Contact us to apply.

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Hospitalization

Customers and household members who will be hospitalized for at least three days may request an extension on the due date of their utility bill of up to 30 days from the date of admission to the hospital. 

How to Apply

 
 

Special Services

Services for Seniors
Learn about special programs and protections for seniors.
Third Party Notification
Option to ensure a relative or close friend is informed if you are unable to respond to a termination notice.
Extra Security Plan
Extended due-date for customers on a fixed income who meet certain criteria.
 
 

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