Connecticut Energy Assistance Program helps low and middle-income renters and homeowners pay heating bills. Benefits paid directly to utility company or fuel vendor. Income limits: $47,764 (1 person) up to $126,758 (7+ people).
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm. Applications: Sept 1 - May 29.
Before you go: Heating bills only, and CRT pays your utility or fuel vendor directly. Apply Sept 1-May 29. Open Saturdays 8-4 if weekdays don't work.
Free home energy efficiency improvements for income-eligible households including air sealing, insulation, heating system repairs, energy-efficient light bulbs, and hot water devices. Priority given to elderly, disabled, and families with children.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Financial assistance for customers with past-due balances including Matching Payment Program, Electric Discount Rate, and Winter Protection (Nov 1 - May 1 shut-off protection for income-eligible customers).
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
One-time energy assistance grants up to $500 toward a utility bill or fuel delivery for Connecticut households struggling to pay energy costs. Opens twice per year.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Call and press 1 for appointment. Seasonal availability.
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners in Hartford including emergency repairs for heat, hot water, plumbing, electrical, and equipment to aid in daily living. Helps people live in warmth, safety, and independence.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Statewide information and referral service connecting residents to health and human services. Covers housing, food, healthcare, mental health, financial assistance, and more. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Before you go: No appointment, no ID, no cost. Just dial 211 any hour, day or night. Tell them your language and they'll connect you; if you're Deaf/hard of hearing, use TTY 1-800-671-0737.
Connecticut's largest community action agency providing comprehensive human services including housing, emergency shelters, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, childcare, youth employment, substance abuse prevention, and senior nutrition.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Family Service Centers: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm.
Before you go: CRT runs many programs under one roof, each with its own rules. Call first (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) so they can point you to the right one before you go.