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Electric Service Payment Assistance

Serving counties: Monroe

Programs that pay all or a portion of the electric service expenses of people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Electric service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

Found 10 resources (displaying 10)

Thru: Operation Homefront

Eligibility:
Any service member who was active, deployed or wounded in the last 7 years is eligible for assistance, with proper documentation. Please see attachment in resource for eligibility criteria.

Operation Homefront

Quincy, MA

Thru: WNY Heroes, Inc.

Eligibility:
Must be a WNY resident for a minimum of one year. Must be a United States veteran, active military or military spouse.
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WNY Heroes, Inc.

1001 E Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY

Thru: Lifespan of Greater Rochester

Eligibility:
Low-income individuals ages 60 years and older who do not receive temporary assistance or SNAP benefits. If recipient of temporary assistance or SNAP benefits, then contact worker.
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Lifespan of Greater Rochester

1900 S Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY

Thru: Monroe County Department of Human Services

Eligibility:
Low-income or recipient of Temporary Assistance and​/or SNAP benefits. Income guidelines apply. Furnace repair: home must be owner-occupied. For cooling assistance, must qualify for HEAP.
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Monroe County Department of Human Services Westfall Road

111 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY

Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-3:00PM.

Thru: HeartShare Human Services of New York

Eligibility:
Applicants must have an active account with either NYSEG or RG&E, meet the HEAP income guideline, have an active disconnect notice, and exhausted all other assistance programs, such as HEAP, food stamps, Medicaid and local or county emergency aid. Active military and well-discharged veterans, regardless of income, can apply. This grant can be received once every 12 months. Eligibility for customers who are active duty military personnel and veterans: Active duty military personnel and well-discharged (honorary or general) do NOT have to meet income guidelines, however there must be an active disconnect notice. The account may be in the spouse's​/partner's name. The military member or veteran does not have to reside in the household, however, the spouse​/partner must.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York

12 MetroTech Center
29th Floor
Brooklyn, NY

Thru: Don W. Cook Henrietta Senior Center

Eligibility:
Ages 60 years and older. Spouse of any age. Transportation: Ages 60 years and older. Must be a resident of Henrietta. Meals provided as part of the Monroe County Nutrition program.
Languages:
English
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Don W. Cook Henrietta Senior Center

515 Calkins Road
Henrietta, NY

Thru: Monroe County Department of Human Services

Eligibility:
Income guidelines apply. Call or walk-in for information.
Languages:
Spanish
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Monroe County Human Services Department St. Paul Street

691 Saint Paul Street
Rochester, NY

Thru: Webster Community Chest

Eligibility:
Resident of area served, generally the 14580 zip code.
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Webster Community Chest

1000 Ridge Road
Webster, NY

Thru: Webster HOPE

Eligibility:
Must be a resident of zip code area 14580.
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Webster HOPE

1450 Ridge Road
Webster, NY

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