Energy Assistance Programs




Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (New Jersey)

150 gallons (must be 1/8 tank or below for crisis delivery)
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/energy.html
Phone: 800-510-3102
E-mail: EnergyAssistance@dca.state.nj.us

2011-2012 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:

NJ LIHEAP - local agents

2011-2012 Program runs November 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012
150 gallons - (must be 1/8 tank or below for crisis delivery)

HUNTERDON COUNTY:

1. NORWESCAP - Administrators for: 908-782-0612 Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Housing & Energy Services 908-454-4778
908-454-1800 FAX

2. Hunterdon Social Services 908-788-1300
Food Stamps/Heating Assistance/Housing/Welfare

3. Hunterdon Help Line 1-800-272-4630


WARREN COUNTY:

1. NORWESCAP 908-454-7000 Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Housing & Energy Services 908-454-4778
Fax 908-454-1800


STATE OF NEW JERSEY HELP LINE -

Dial 211 and stay on line for "General Assistance" to be pre-qualified for all state programs. Or, call 1-800-510-3102 or applied on line www.energyassistance.nj.gov | EnergyAssistance@dca.state.nj.us (609) 633-2378

STATE OF NEW JERSEY REFFERAL: WWW.NJ211.ORG - Pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 when you need help. You are encouraged to dial "2-1-1"24 hours a day, seven days a week. 2-1-1 is the first three-digit telephone number dedicated to health, human services, and community life. It is the place to find the location of shelter during a flood or power outage, information about the nearest child care center, legal service, housing, immigration, employment, or service in a language other than English.

LIHEAP - PA:

(Tank needs to be near empty for crisis delivery) Program runs from
Cash: November 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012
Crisis: starts sometime in January 2011 & runs to March 31, 2012


Website: www.compass.state.pa.us
General Question Hotline: 1-800-616-6481
Application Hotline: 1-866-857-7095
Hearing Impaired Hotline 1-800-451-5886


PA ENERGY ASSISTANCE:

Bucks County Assistance Office 215-781-3393
1214 New Rodgers Road
Bristol, Pa 19007-2593
1-800-616-6481


Northampton County Assistance Office 610-250-1785
201 Larry Holmes Drive
PO Box 10
Easton, Pa 18044-0010
610-250-1786


Citizen's Energy Assistance

Citgo/Citizens Energy is offering a one-time delivery of up to 100 gallons of either #2 Heating Oil, Bio Fuel or Kerosene to qualified customers. The program begins (to be announced) and they will continue to take applications until (to be announced) or until funds are exhausted.

To apply: Call 1-857-277-6200
Or apply on-line at www.citizensenergy.com

The Powderhon Agency

For peace of mind about your heating oil tank, either aboveground or underground, consider the Proguard program administered by The Powderhorn Agency in Brookfield, Connecticut.

888-354-0677
www.powderhornagency.com

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Oil Tank Replacement Program

New Jersey Residents:
Like any home appliance, an oil tank can last for many years. But just like any home appliance, there comes a time when you need to replace old and outdated equipment with something new and technologically advanced. And now is a great time to replace your old tank because the State of New Jersey has expanded eligibility for the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Fund.

The life expectancies of underground oil tanks vary depending on the material used in their manufacture, how the tank was installed and the composition of the surrounding soil. Most last for decades without problems. But, just like your roof, an underground tank eventually needs to be replaced.

If you're ready to upgrade your old underground tank and live in New Jersey, you may qualify for reimbursement from the State. Contact us to get more specific details.