The weather has already starting getting cooler and are you already thinking about those winter heating bills?  If so, CRT may be able to assist you with your home heating costs! Now is the time to apply for the 2020-21 CT Energy Assistance Program.  Households can apply by the following options:

• Dial 860-560-5800  (where you can reach the automated attendant and select the option to create an appointment)
• Call  211 (Info-line)
• Dial your local town Social Services Office if you reside outside the Greater Hartford area

Due to COVID, the majority of intake appointments are happening over the phone and via mail. CRT is also committed to ensuring the safety of our customers and employees. Customers can also complete and download an online application from the DSS website.

Please take note of the following program dates:

August 3, 2020 > Households can begin to apply for Energy Assistance

November 2, 2020 > Deliverable fuel portion of the program begins

March 31, 2021 > Last day to request a fuel delivery

May 3, 2021 > Last day to apply for Energy Assistance

May 14, 2021 > Last day utility heated households with a shut off notice for its primary source of heat can apply to establish its eligibility for benefits.

May 31, 2021 >  Last day to submit deliverable fuel bills

2020-21 Energy Assistance income guidelines are as follows:

Family size                            Income Guideline

• 1                                            $37,645
• 2                                            $49,228
• 4                                            $72,394

For more information, please call 211 or 860-560-5800

Operation Fuel

CRT also accepts applications for Operation Fuel. If eligible, this program can provide year-round emergency energy assistance for low to moderate-income households. This program also offers assistance with repair/replacement of older furnaces, boilers, and water heaters. 

One-time Water-Assistance Grants Now Available!
CRT is working with Operation Fuel to provide water-assistance grants to households in need.  Applications accepted July 21, 2020 – May 28, 2021

These water-assistance grants are available to households in need within their 29-town catchment area. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

To qualify for water assistance, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• a current shut-off notice
• have no water utility service
• need assistance with making a required payment in order to prevent a shut-off
• have a past due balance of 30 days or more
• meet income guideline requirements of up to 75% State Median Income

Family Size              Income Guideline

• 1                               $45,213.48
• 2                               $59,125.32
• 3                               $86,949.00
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• For more information, please call 211 or 860-560-5800

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