Learn the basics (3)
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Do you need help paying your heating bill?
This pamphlet provides information on resources in Ulster County that can help you if you are having a hard timing paying your heating bill. Content Detail
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A guide to emergency assistance, special grants and ongoing financial help
This guide provides information on emergency assistance for utility bills, rent, shelter, security agreements, furniture, and pregnancy. It also has info on visitor allowances, housing for people with AIDS or HIV, restaurant allowances, help with camp fees, furniture and clothing replacement, home repairs, temporary assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, and more. Content Detail
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New York's Utility Project
New York’s Utility Project is a resource for you. This web site has information about getting electric or natural gas service, preventing electricity and natural gas termination (shutoffs), filing complaints, applying for assistance to pay your utility bills, and where to call for help. Content Detail
Who is eligible for public benefits? (1)
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A guide to emergency assistance, special grants and ongoing financial help
This guide provides information on emergency assistance for utility bills, rent, shelter, security agreements, furniture, and pregnancy. It also has info on visitor allowances, housing for people with AIDS or HIV, restaurant allowances, help with camp fees, furniture and clothing replacement, home repairs, temporary assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, and more. Content Detail
Forms and tools (1)
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myBenefits!
The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere. Content Detail
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Help for people who cannot pay their utility bills (heat, electricity, oil and more) (4)
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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
This web site gives you information about the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) which helps low-income people pay the cost of heating or cooling their homes. Learn about the help provided and who can apply. HEAP can also help if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. Content Detail
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How Do I Apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)?
The Home Energy Assistance Program, which is also called HEAP, is a federally funded program that assists low-income New Yorkers with the cost of heating their homes. Content Detail
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Do you need help paying your heating bill?
This pamphlet provides information on resources in Ulster County that can help you if you are having a hard timing paying your heating bill. Content Detail
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Energy Assistance
Here is a list of programs that help people with their utility bills such as for electricity, heat and gas. Go through the programs listed to see which one may apply to you. Content Detail
Public utilities (3)
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Do you need help paying your heating bill?
This pamphlet provides information on resources in Ulster County that can help you if you are having a hard timing paying your heating bill. Content Detail
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Are You Paying Your Neighbor's Utilities?
Understanding Shared Meters Content Detail
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Consumer Guide: Your Rights as a Non-Residential Gas, Electric or Steam Customer
The HEFPA rules give you responsibilities as well as rights in dealing with the utility that provides your natural gas, electric or steam service. This PSC Guide describes the highlights of those rules, and lets you know how you can get help when you feel your rights have been violated. Content Detail
