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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federal grant program that helps income-eligible Long Island residents pay their energy bills. In order to qualify, your household must be at or below New York’s median income level. Use this eligibility tool to see if you qualify for HEAP.

Household Size Monthly Income Annual Income
1 person $3,322 $39,874
2 people $4,345 $52,143
3 people $5,367 $64,412
4 people $6,390 $76,681
5 people $7,412 $88,949
6 people $8,434 $101,218
7 people $8,626 $103,519
8 people $8,818 $105,819
9 people $9,010 $108,120
10 people $9,201 $110,420
11 people $9,393 $112,721
12 people $9,585 $115,021
13 people $9,952 $119,430
Each additional $672 $8,070

If you need assistance, call 1-800-930-5003 or email ConsumerAdvocacyLI@nationalgrid.com to connect with your local Long Island Consumer Advocate.

There are two parts to HEAP:

Regular HEAP

Qualifications are based on household size and income (you can view the Household Income Limit above).

Regular HEAP will be open November 1, 2024 – March 17, 2025.

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Emergency HEAP

Qualifications are based on household size and income (you can view the Household Income Limit above) AND customers must have a utility shutoff notice.

Emergency HEAP will be open January 2, 2025 – March 17, 2025.

To apply contact your local Department of Social Services office (DSS). You may contact your HEAP Local District Contact to apply.

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Documentation

Please have access to the following information when you apply for HEAP:

  • Current National Grid bill (or other utility/fuel bill)
  • Valid Social Security Number
  • Final Disconnection Notice or other shut-off notice (if applying for Emergency HEAP)
  • Pay stubs for the most recent four weeks or other proof of your household’s total gross income (filed federal tax return, including all applicable schedules if self-employed or receiving rental income), interest/bank/dividend or tax statement
  • Proof of residence (water, sewer or tax bill; copy of lease with address; mortgage payment book; current rent receipt showing your name and address; or statement from landlord)
  • Documents identifying each household member (driver’s license, photo ID, U.S. passport or naturalization certificate, school records, or birth certificates and validated Social Security cards). To replace a lost New York state birth certificate, please visit New York Vital Records.
  • Proof of qualified alien status if you are not a US citizen

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