Get Help with Your Heating Bills and Stay Warm This Winter

November 6, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

During the fifth annual Heating Assistance Awareness Month this November, Eversource is raising awareness about the programs available to help pay or lower heating bills, and keep homes warm this winter.
 
If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, now is the time to get assistance this winter heating season. There are various programs available to help meet the needs of residents. In this email, you can find information on the different programs available to Connecticut residents.  

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP):

  • Apply to get up to $645 towards your heating bill from CEAP.
  • Apply for CEAP online, by phone, or through your local Community Action Agency (CAA). Find your local CAA at 211.ct.org or call 211.
  • The last day to apply for CEAP benefits is May 29, 2026.
  • Click here to learn about CEAP

Energy Efficiency: 

Winter Protection:

  • If you provide proof of qualifying household income or public assistance benefits you receive for at least one household member, your service cannot be shut off between November 1 and May 1, with no late payment charges.
  • When participating in Winter Protection, you're encouraged to continue paying as much of your bill as possible, since the full amount will still be owed at the end of the protection period.
  • Click here to learn about Eversource's Winter Protection

Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance:

  • Provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses.
  • GPCT energy programs are available to income-eligible households making up to 75% SMI gross household income.
  • Each income-eligible household that receives a GPCT Energy Assistance Award will receive up to $500 toward a future fuel delivery or toward a past-due utility bill.
  • For the best chance of approval, and to make full use of this once-per-12-months grant, GPCT strongly encourages households to apply for assistance when you are most in need. GPCT has three remaining Energy Assistance Application Cycles for this winter season:
    • November 2nd-10th, 2025
    • January 2nd-10th, 2026
    • March 2nd-10th, 2026
  • The current application cycle is open now through November 10th
  • Click here to learn more about GPCT Emergency Energy Assistance

To find the right assistance options for you, visit eversource.com/billhelp to learn more about these programs. You can also find your local CAA for assistance at 211ct.org or call 211.
 
Please help us raise awareness by sharing this important information with family, friends, and neighbors. Let’s work together to lower your heating bills and stay warm this winter. 
 

As your voice in Hartford, I need to hear from you to make informed decisions. I regularly post updates on my social media channels (you can like my Facebook page here) and encourage you to follow them to stay updated. Additionally, you can always email me directly or call my office at (860) 240-8585 if you have any questions or to share your opinions.


Take Care,

Pat Boyd

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