Home Energy Assistance Program
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federal grant program that helps eligible households pay for energy costs, repairs and weatherization.
Income eligible customers may receive one regular HEAP benefit per season. In addition to regular HEAP, the household may also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits. The number of emergency benefits varies per season depending on the availability of funds.
For more information or to apply for a HEAP grant, visit http://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/.
2022-2023 Regular and Emergency HEAP are currently open
Regular HEAP is scheduled to close March 31, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Emergency HEAP is scheduled to close March 31, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
If you are having trouble paying your RG&E bills, don't wait, contact us immediately at 877.266.3492. Together we can work on a solution.
To qualify for a HEAP grant, your household income must fall within HEAP guidelines.
2022-2023 Income Eligibility Guidelines for HEAP
| Household Size | Monthly Income (Gross) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,852 |
| 2 | $3,730 |
| 3 | $4,608 |
| 4 | $5,485 |
| 5 | $6,363 |
| 6 | $7,241 |
| 7 | $7,405 |
| 8 | $7,570 |
| 9 | $7,734 |
| 10 | $7,899 |
| 11 | $8,064 |
| 12 | $8,228 |
| 13 | $8,778 |
| Each additional person | Add $590 |