How can I get help paying energy and electric bills?
Call your utility company to see if you qualify
for help:
- CNG 1 800-727-3034
- Eversource 1 800-286-2828
- SCG 1 800-659-8299
- United Illuminating (UI) 1 800-722-5584
- Yankee 1 800-438-2278
Learn about electric and gas utility programs
2-1-1: Call from anywhere in Connecticut. Or visit 211ct.org. It's free and connects you to services. Includes help with energy bills, referrals, and crisis support.
Arrearage Forgiveness Plans: For eligible customers. Contact your utility company for more information.
Called to Active Duty? If you are called to active military duty, your utility may pause collections and shut-offs. Call your utility company to ask.
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP): Check eligibility requirements and find your local Community Action Agency (CAA) here.
Community Action Agencies (CAA): These local offices help apply for CEAP and other benefits. Go to cafca.org to find one near you.
Discount Rates, Winter Shut-off Protection, and Arrearage Forgiveness: For income-eligible customers.
EnergizeCT: Has tools and programs to help people and businesses save energy and money. Visit EnergizeCT.com to learn more.
Flexible Payment Arrangements: For any customer. Pays off your outstanding balance interest-free over 18 months for residential customers.
Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR): For electric utilities.
Medical Protection: For households with a serious or life-threatening medical condition.
- Eversource: See the Medical Web Portal and Protection page.
- UI: See the Fact Sheet (PDF) to find out if you qualify.
Generation Power CT: Provides emergency help to income-qualified households in financial crisis and need help with energy or utility bills. Check eligibility requirements here.
Winter Shut-off Protection: Also called winter moratorium. Stops your utilities from being turned off during the winter.