Energy Assistance Program

If you have trouble paying your heating bills, turn to CRT for help

Connecticut residents who need help paying their home heating bills for the 2019/2020 winter season, should note that now is the time to apply for assistance under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. The general deadline for applications is May 1, 2020, however eligible households that are subject to a shut-off notice by a utility for heating bills have an extended deadline of May 15, 2020.

To Apply 

Eligibility is based on household size, income, and assets. The utility must be billed in the name of an adult member of the household. Our staff speaks both Spanish and English. 

To apply, call to make an appointment at one of our locations listed below. 

Please note that our East Hartford location has relocated to 770 Main Street in East Hartford, CT.  

Additionally, the Bloomfield office is in a new building at the same address: Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center, 330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. The Energy Office is located on the second floor in the Social Services Office. 

For information about what paperwork to bring to your appointment for Energy Assistance, please see the attached checklist of Documentation Requirements.

(Descargue la lista de verificación en Español.)

Application Sites
Select a town near you. Most sites see participants by appointment only. Call the town office to schedule a meeting or check on office hours.

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Additional Details
Any household with a gross annual income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, and has provided all required documentation, is eligible for the program.