The following is a list of energy assistance programs available in New Jersey. All programs have specific criteria to meet in order to qualify, for further details or to find out how to apply, please contact the agencies listed below. Please note both Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund (USF) are available through the NJ SAVE application:

Click here to view NJSAVE program flyer. 

For more information visit:

www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/ or call toll free 1-800-792-9745.

Click here to learn about NJ SAVE eligibility guidelines. 

For assistance with NJSAVE Application contact the Alliance Center for Independence at 732-738-4388 Ext 113 or Family and Children Services of Monmouth County at 732-728-1331. 

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Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Energy Assistance Programs:

• Home Energy Assistance (HEA & LIHEAP)
• Universal Service Fund (USF)
• Weatherization Assistance (WAP)
• Lead-Safe Home Remediation Pilot Program
• Winter Termination Program

Click here to apply for utility assistance online. 

Click here for assistance with LIHEAP and USF application. 

Additional Energy Assistance Programs:

Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) Program

This annual program is intended to provide assistance to low-to-moderate income New Jersey residents who are struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills. For eligibility guidelines and additional information contact 2-1-1. To self-screen for program eligibility, apply online, or print an application, please visit www.njshares.org or call 1-866-657-4273.

New Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral Energy Service, Inc. (NJSHARES)

NJSHARES is a non-profit organization which administers an energy-assistance program that assists households who do not qualify for federal or state energy programs and whose income does not exceed 400% of the federal poverty level. Eligibility is determined by income and household size. The maximum grant awarded by New Jersey SHARES is $700 for natural gas heating. Clients heating with electric may receive up to $700 on their electric heat account. Grants are distributed year-round based on funding availability. To identify an intake agency in your area, call the toll-free energy assistance hotline at 1-866-NJSHARES.

New Jersey American Water (NJAW)

NJ SHARES administers the New Jersey American Water (NJAW) H2O Help to Others Program™ to help with water bills.   Customers who qualify may receive a grant of up to $500 and/or a tiered discount of 15-60% of their bill. Their Low-Income Payment Program (LIPP) is designed to assist New Jersey American Water’s most economically challenged customers. This aid can be equivalent to as much as 20% of a customer’s monthly bill, depending on eligibility. Applications are taken through the NJ SHARES agency network or online. For more information or to see if you qualify for these programs, contact NJShares toll-free at 1-877-652-9426 (1-877-NJAWH2O) or log on to www.njshares.org.

Lifeline Program

The Lifeline Program is a utility assistance program designed to help eligible low-income individuals who are 65 or older or receiving Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income and who meet income requirements. This includes utility customers as well as tenants whose utility bills are included in their rent. Lifeline benefits are provided only for electric and natural gas consumers. Call 800-792-9745.

Comfort Partners Program provides installation of free energy efficiency measures, personalized customer energy education, and counseling for income eligible households. The Comfort Partners Program is available to any New Jersey home with significant energy use, with a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. For more information call 1-800-866-378-4345 or visit Comfort Partners | NJ OCE Web Site.