How do I get help with oil heat?
JOE-4-OIL. Offers free heating oil to qualified residents needing assistance. They work with CITGO Petroleum, Citizens Energy partners with thousands of oil heat dealers and local fuel assistance agencies in 25 states to provide home heating oil to low-income households. Call 1-877-563-4645 for help.
Is the LIHEAP program still open?
The LIHEAP final State Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 was submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOpens In A New Window and is available for viewing.
Who is eligible for LIHEAP?
To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent; and have gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income.
How do I get help with oil?
Call 1-877-JOE-4-OIL (1-877-563-4645) to learn more on the resource or apply.. The customer support team can go over the eligibility criteria. The program does have limited funding and supplies, so be sure to apply early and do not wait.
What kind of oil is used for home heating in Connecticut?
For detailed information on what this means, visit our “New Normal” website: DEEP New Normal Information In 2018, 45% of Connecticut households used fuel oil or other petroleum products as the primary energy source for home heating. Residential home heating oil tanks can be found:
How does the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program work?
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is designed to help offset the winter heating costs of Connecticut’s lower income households, specifically those households whose income falls at or below 60 percent of the state median income.
How does winter heating assistance work in CT?
For additional information about programs and services provided by CT Community Action Agencies, please follow this link to find the agency in your area. Winter heating assistance pays for a household’s primary heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood and wood pellets on behalf of eligible households.
Are there any home heating oil spills in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality’s December 2019 report on the extent of accidental releases (spills and leaks) of home heating oil in Connecticut and recommendations to reduce the incidence and severity of accidental releases.