Energy Saved
Is Money Earned
Compliments of Assemblymember
Kevin Cahill
In these tough economic times, I understand the burden high home heating costs can place on
a household trying to make ends meet. That is why as Chair of the New York State Assembly
Energy Committee, I have been working to enhance and expand energy assistance and weatherization
programs to help New Yorkers stay warm this winter.
If you or someone you know are having a hard time keeping up with energy bills there are many programs
available that can help. Weatherization and energy efficiency measures are the simplest, fastest and most
effective way to cut costs, lower energy consumption and reduce the release of harmful green house gas
emissions that contribute to global warming.
You can learn more at www.HeatSmartNY.org or by calling 1-877-NYSMART. If I can be of any assistance,
please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Kevin A. Cahill
Member of Assembly
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This program assists lower-income individuals and families with heating costs in the winter.
HEAP currently provides grants for heating bills of up to $900 depending on a household’s
income; family size; living arrangement; heating expenses; type of heat; and presence of
children under 6, adults age 60 or over, and disabled individuals. Both renters and homeowners
are eligible for assistance.
About 800,000 families in New York receive assistance from the HEAP program each year.
Applications for HEAP assistance can be downloaded from
www.otda.state.ny.us.
Applications and eligibility information can also be obtained by calling the HEAP hotline at
1-800-342-3009, county departments of social services or county offices for the aging.
Contact information for agencies serving Ulster and Dutchess is below:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
New York State, through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA), is a national leader in developing energy efficiency and conservation programs.
NYSERDA has numerous programs that can help consumers reduce home heating costs.
These programs include:
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Weatherization Initiative Network (WNI)
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New York Energy $mart Loan Fund
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Home Performance with Energy Star
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Assisted Home Performance with Energy Star
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Smart Meters
www.getenergysmart.org
1-866-NYSERDA
Weatherization Assistance Program
New York State has the largest low-income residential energy conservation program in the nation.
The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces the amount of energy required to heat homes
and provide hot water, thereby helping save energy costs and increase comfort. This program
provides an energy audit and services to weatherize the home. Services include weatherstripping,
repair or replacement of heating systems, replacement or repair of windows and/or doors, addition
of insulation and minor repairs.
Eligibility is based on household income relative to federal low-income guidelines. Renters and
homeowners are eligible.
For more information, contact your local weatherization provider at:
www.dhcr.state.ny.us;
1-866-275-3427 or (518) 474-5700
Utilities
You or someone you know may need financial help to get through this heating season.
New York State’s utilities and energy service companies offer bill payment options to
help customers manage their bills. There are also utility-sponsored financial assistance
programs and energy efficiency programs to help consumers with their heating costs.
For more information, contact your utility directly:
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
1-800-527-2714
http://www.cenhud.com
New York State Electric and Gas
1-800-572-1111
http://www.nyseg.com
