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Information for Social Service Agencies, Educational
and Religious Organizations:
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Payment Assistance Programs
| Program Name |
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) |
| Description |
LIHEAP helps low-income people pay their winter heating bills. You may qualify even if your heat is included in the rent. To be elibible, your household income does not exceed the amounts allowed in the following household income table.
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| How to Apply |
*LIHEAP applications begin November 1, 2009.
*Please note that with one application you can apply for LIHEAP & USF. You may be eligible for both programs.
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| Program Name |
NJ Universal Service Fund (USF) |
| Description |
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities created the Universal Service Fund (USF), which helps make energy bills more affordable for low-income customers. If you're eligible, USF can lower the amount you have to pay for your gas and electric bills. |
| How to Apply |
*USF accepts applications all year.
*Please note that with one application you can apply for LIHEAP & USF. You may be eligible for both programs.
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| Program Name |
NJ Lifeline Credit Program |
| Description |
NJ Lifeline is a $225 yearly credit for your electric or gas bill. You must be 65 years old, or a disabled adult at least 18 years old who is receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Your income must be under $24,432 for a single person or $29,956 for a married couple. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you do not need to apply, your Lifeline benefit is in your monthly SSI check. Call the toll free number to receive an application.
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| How to Apply |
- Call 1-800-792-9745
- Click here to download an application
- Write to NJ Lifeline, P.O Box 714, Trenton, NJ 08625-0714 for an application
- Pick up an application from one of PSE&G's 16 walk-in Customer Service Centers.
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| Program Name |
NJ SHARES |
| Description |
New Jersey SHARES, Inc. is an energy-assistance program that assists households who do not qualify for federal or state energy programs and whose income does not exceed 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Each client fills out an electronic application with the assistance of a local community-based organization. New Jersey SHARES partners with more than 275 organizations statewide. Eligibility is determined by income and household size. New Jersey SHARES grant maximums are $700 for heating and $300 for electric service grants. Clients heating with electric can received up to $700 on their electric heat account. Grants are distributed year-round based on funding availability.
To donate or apply for the New Jersey SHARES program, please call toll-free 1-866-NJSHARES (1-866-657-4273) or visit www.njshares.org.
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Energy Conservation & Weatherization Programs
Program
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Energy Conservation Center |
| Description |
There are easy ways to save energy that can make your home more comfortable and save you money. |
More
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To find out more, call PSE&G's Energy Conservation Center at 1-800-854-4444. |
| Program Name |
New Jersey Comfort Partners |
| Description |
New Jersey electric and gas utilities have joined together to develop and sponsor New Jersey Comfort Partners - a special partnership program to help customers save energy and money by making your home more energy-efficient. If you are a low-income household and would like to lower your gas and electric bills by learning more about energy efficiency, New Jersey Comfort Partners can help you.
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| More Information |
For more information or to receive a Comfort Partners application,
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| Program Name |
Weatherization Program |
| Description |
Many homes and apartments have high heating costs because of heat loss due to poor insulation or inefficient heating systems. If you meet the annual income guidelines below, help may be available to make your home more comfortable and to lower your heating costs. |
| Sponsor |
State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
800-510-3102 |
| How to apply |
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| Program Description |
To apply, you must:
- Be a renter or homeowner.
- Not have received this weatherization service within the last 10 years.
- Meet the following annual income guidelines:
Family Size
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Yearly Gross Income
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1
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$21,660
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2
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$29,140
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3
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$36,620
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4
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$44,100
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5
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$51,580
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6
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$59,060
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7
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$66,540
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8
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$74,020
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What types of services are included?
After an Energy Audit is completed, you may be eligible to receive one or more of the following:
- Insulation
- Caulking and Weather stripping
- Compact Fluorescent Lighting
- Refrigerator Replacement
- Heating System Repair, Retrofit, or Replacement
- Hot Water Heater Repair or Replacement
- Window and/or Door Repair or Replacement
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Programs from PSE&G
| Program Name |
PSE&G Equal Payment Plan (EPP) |
| Description |
PSE&G calculates your Equal Payment amount by dividing your previous year's energy usage into 12 equal monthly payments. Your account will be reviewed every 6 months. If your energy use changes and your payment amount needs to be revised up or down, you will be notified. |
| More Information |
To sign up for EPP, or for more information,
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| Program Name |
Other Programs from PSE&G |
| Description |
Third-Party Notification Program
PSE&G's Third Party Notification Program will let you know when your older, ill or disabled loved one's bill is late
Life-Sustaining Equipment Program
Do you or a loved one use a respirator, dialysis machine or other type of life-sustaining equimpent at home? If so, you can receive priority power restoration if the power goes out.
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| More Information |
For more information on these and other PSE&G programs,
- Call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
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Other Programs
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Federal & State Earned Income Tax Credit |
| Description |
Do you work hard, but don’t earn a high income? You may qualify for the Federal and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The amount of the EITC depends on your total earnings and family size. To get the state credit, you must file a federal tax form, be eligible for the federal EITC and file a state income tax return. |
| More Information |
To see if you qualify and for more information:
- Download a copy of the EITC flyer for more detailed information.
- Call 1-800-829-3676 for the federal EITC or 1-888-895-9179 for state EITC
- Visit the Internal Revenue Service at IRS.gov
- Visit the State Taxation website
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| Program Name |
Verizon New Jersey’s Communications Lifeline |
| Description |
Verizon New Jersey’s Communications Lifeline provides discounted local telephone service for eligible low-income residents and seniors. Through Link Up America, eligible new Verizon customers receive a 50% discount on the initial phone connection charge, with the remaining 50% paid in 12 monthly installments. Together, these services provide an important community service helping to ensure that no New Jersey resident is without a phone. |
| More Information |
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