HEAP program can help qualified households stay cool in summer

As Summer Approaches, Federal Cuts Threaten Program to Keep Vulnerable People Cool

Some $380 million is now in limbo after reductions in the federal workforce affected staff that run a program helping low-income people pay their energy bills.

HEAP program can help qualified households stay cool in summer

Applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

Beat the Summer Heat with Help from NYS

(New York, NY) – A program helping New Yorkers cool off is back. With the warmer months coming up – the states Cooling Assistance Benefit is also making a return. The program gives free air conditioners and even offers help with installation to New Yorkers in need. If eligible, they would help get rid of any old units as well. In houses where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed – they will provide a fan as an alternative. You can apply…