Also known as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Need help paying for home heating? Keeping your heat on in the winter is extremely important, especially if someone in your home is elderly, disabled or under 6 years old, since being too cold can cause serious illness or death much more easily for them. Also, sometimes when heat bills are too high, people use stoves, barbecue grills, and improperly vented portable heaters which can overload electrical circuits. These methods are dangerous, and can cause fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you are having trouble paying to heat your home, you can get help. New England Farm Workers' Council (NEFWC) offers a Fuel Assistance Program for families that qualify based on household income. An additional benefit is available to households that require a larger than usual amount of energy. Visit our website for more information.