[Last updated: 12/16/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 800-510-3102
Website
Online Application
https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/dcaid-services/
Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$120,948,856
*including additional $3,548,829 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating: $118 minimum, $1,278 maximum
Cooling: $118 minimum, $1,278 maximum
Winter Crisis: $800 maximum
Weatherization: $13,497 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 237,983
Cooling: 45,624
Winter Crisis: 19,211
Weatherization: 675
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating and Cooling: October 1 - June 30
Winter Crisis: October 1 - June 30
Weatherization: October 1- June 30
State
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Lifeline Assistance Program
Funded from the New Jersey general fund, Lifeline provides a credit on electric or natural gas bills of $225 per year to disabled and senior homeowners and tenants. Beneficiaries of Medical Assistance to the Aged, Medical Assistance Only, or New Jersey Care, are sent Lifeline applications automatically every August. Supplemental Security Income recipients receive Lifeline automatically. Eligibility: must meet income eligibility guidelines and be 65 years or older or at least 18 years of age and receiving Social Security Disability benefits.
1-800-792-9745
Universal Service Fund
Provides a monthly credit on eligible customer's natural gas and/or electric bills. USF shares and application with LIHEAP.
1-866-240-1347
New Jersey Shares
In order to ensure New Jersey residents are not without access to basic needs, NJ SHAREs has formed a unique partnership with New Jersey's regulated utility companies to provide a variety of different assistance programs.
886-657-4273
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
New Jersey Comfort Partners
A residential low-income program provided by PSE&G, Jersey Central Power & Light, Atlantic City Electric (Conectiv), Rockland Electric Company, New Jersey Natural Gas, Elizabethtown Gas and South Jersey Gas through the Societal Benefits Charge created under New Jersey's restructuring legislation. Energy efficiency measures include: efficient lighting products, hot water conservation measures, refrigerator replacement, programmable thermostats, insulation upgrades, air sealing, duct sealing and repair, and heating/cooling equipment maintenance, repair and/or replacement. Energy education and counseling and arrearage forgiveness for participants who agree to payment plans are included. Eligibility: Income at or below 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines or customers who receive Lifeline, LIHEAP, TANF, SSI, and PAAD, General Welfare Assistance, and Section 8 Housing Assistance.
866-378-43-4345
Utility
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
New Jersey SHARES
(Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services)
A statewide, year-round independent energy fund for individuals and families living in New Jersey who are in need of temporary help in paying their energy bills. Eligibility: Non-welfare recipient energy customers who are experiencing a financial crisis, have exhausted all other available sources of assistance and have demonstrated a good faith effort to pay their energy bills.
1-866-NJ SHARE (1-866-657-4273)
New Jersey Natural Gas
Gift of Warmth
Provides natural gas cost assistance to low income customers and those in temporary financial distress. NJNG customers can check with their local CAAs for information on eligibility for this fuel fund. This program is administered by the United Way through local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies.
800-221-0051
