Hope & Warmth Energy Fund

The Hope & Warmth Energy Fund is administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York and provides emergency financial assistance to customers who have an income above the HEAP eligibility guidelines and are having difficulty paying their energy bills in National Grid’s New York State service area. Eligible customers will receive:  if heating account, one $500 grant; if electric only non-heat account who needs electric to operate their heating system, one $205 grant; if hot water and/or cooking only account, one $100 grant during the winter heating season. 

To qualify, an applicant must:

• Have an active National Grid account in their name
• Meet NYSERDA’s EmPower+ Moderate Income Incentive income guidelines
• Reside in a residential home or apartment
• Have not received HEAP in the current season
• Have an account balance of $1 or more

For more information visit: HeartShare Human Services of New York | Energy Assistance & Community Development or call (718) 422-4207.