EnergyShare grants are available once per season. Applicants must be HEAP income eligible and provide proof of one good faith payment in the last twelve months along with proof of ID and income for all household members. Applicants no longer need a disconnection notice on their Con Edison accounts.

Grant Amount: Grants up to $200 are available.

This fund was created when NYSEG and RG&E combined their heating funds. Project SHARE is designed to help low income customers as well as active members of the military and veterans who are facing energy emergencies. Applicant must have an active NYSEG or RG&E account in their name, must have an active disconnect notice, must meet the HEAP income guideline except active duty military members and well-discharged veterans may qualify regardless of income. NYSEG customers should visit nyseg.com for more information. RG&E customers should visit rge.com. Customers should click on "Giving Back" and then on "In the Community."

•Provide information and referrals

•Collaborate with other human services agencies, churches, service groups, etc.

•Provide limited financial assistance, when funds are available

•Help individuals learn to use community resources

•Donations are always welcomed

For more information please contact Deanna Esz at our Geneva office

Food vouchers, utility assistance, partial rent assistance possible

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), also known as LIHEAP, is a federally funded energy assistance program to help low-income families meet their home energy costs. The HEAP program consists of three components – Regular HEAP, Emergency HEAP and Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement.

Who Is Eligible?

Eligibility for the program is based on income (see income guidelines below) and housing situation. Individuals must either pay directly for heating costs or pay rent that includes heating costs. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien to apply. HEAP money is limited. The HEAP year generally begins in November and closes when the program funding is exhausted, which can be as early as mid-March.

Regular HEAP

There are no resource eligibility criteria for Regular HEAP. Regular benefit amounts range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Emergency HEAP

Emergency benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than ¼ tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days’ supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

If you have already exhausted your regular HEAP benefit you may call the office at 435-8295 to apply for Emergency HEAP by phone.

Onondaga County Office Building

Energy Assistance Unit - 7th Floor

600 S. State Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

(Monday-Friday)

Phone: (315) 435-8295

Primary FAX: (315) 435-8544

Secondary FAX: (315) 435-2735

Provides qualified residents with a no-cost, top-to-bottom home energy assessment that will identify the root causes of any drafts, inconsistent temperatures, heating and cooling system failures, and where a home may be wasting energy. NYSERDA offers several energy assessment programs that make it easy and affordable for owners of one-to-four family homes to take control of their energy bills and live more comfortably.

Project Share may provide grants to prevent any utility shut-off for a NYSEG or RG&E customer, including, but not limited to, natural gas, electric, propane, fuel oil, pellets, wood.

Emergency financial assistance for households with children to assist with a one time emergency payment for utilities, home heating fuel and other emergencies depending upon approval of the Department of Social Services Supervisor.

Offers bill discounts to customers with a qualifying benefit. The amount of the bill discount credit is based on the service type and amount of HEAP benefit. Qualifying benefits include: Regular or Emergency HEAP; Lifeline; SNAP; Medicaid; SSI; Federal Public Housing Assistance; Veteran Pension or Survivors Pension; and certain programs for Native Americans.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP), operated by NYSEG, is meant to provide financial relief for low-income consumers by making their electric and/or natural gas utility bills more affordable through monthly bill discounts. This program provides the EAP discount to households that receive a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit, regardless of fuel or benefit type. In addition, eligibility for the EAP was expanded to include other public assistance programs available for residents of the NY state and/or NY tribal lands.

f you receive one of the other programs and wish to verify if your account is enrolled, please contact NYSEG.

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