Can’t pay your energy bill? Help is available. Here’s what you need to know.

•   Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households pay their winter heating bills. You may qualify even if your heat is included in the rent. You must meet the income limits and should reapply each year, from October 1 to June 30. 1-800-510-3102 (Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
•  Universal Service Fund (USF) 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. USF applications accepted all year. 1-800-510-3102 (Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

 LIHEAP and USF Program income limits are on this page. Visit energyassistance.nj.gov to apply online for these programs.
 

• NJ Lifeline Program provides a $225 yearly credit on your electric or gas bill for customers 65 years old or disabled adults over the age of 18 who receive a Social Security Disability benefit. Customer income must not exceed $28,769 if single or $35,270 if married. NJ Lifeline applications accepted all year. 1-800-792-9745 / aging.nj.gov
• Payment Assistance Gas and Electric (PAGE) may provide to low- and moderate-income customers with financial assistance towards their past due bill or if service has been disconnected for non-payment. Customers must have a past due electric and/or gas utility bill. 1-855-465-8783
• NJ SHARES provides energy assistance to moderate- and fixed-income households experiencing a financial crisis. Customer can receive a grant of up to $1,400 (depending on the balance owed). 1-866-NJSHARES (657-4273)

PAGE and NJ SHARES accept applications all year. To apply online visit njpoweron.org for PAGE and njshares.org for NJ SHARES. If you currently receive LIHEAP and/or USF you are not eligible for NJ SHARES.

For program guidelines and income limits for PAGE and NJ SHARES or to download an application for these programs visit pseg.com/help.

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