Program provides variety of services and resources to low income older adults to help them maintain a safe, affordable, energy-efficient home.

This program assists income eligible individuals and families reduce their energy bills. An energy assessment is performed in their home to determine energy efficient methods to save money. Measures may include insulation, air sealing, and electric usage reduction.

Federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet the high cost of home energy. Both those who pay separately for heating costs and households whose heat is included in their rent may be eligible for a one time regular benefit. Additionally, households with a heating emergency may also be eligible for an emergency benefit and and/or a Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement (HERR) benefit. The HEAP year generally begins in mid-November and closes in mid-March or when the program funding is exhausted. There is also a Clean and Tune benefit, which provide energy efficiency services to eligible households prior to the start of the heating season. Such Services may include the cleaning of primary heating equipment, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detector, etc. A cooling component that assists medically needy households with the purchase of air conditioners may also be available during the warmer months. Most benefits are paid directly to the heating/utility vendor. The income guidelines and benefits amounts are subject to change on a yearly basis. Applications for Regular HEAP may be submitted online at myBenefits during the HEAP season. Applicants age 60 and over as well as those who are permanently disabled may apply for regular HEAP by mail to Nassau County Office for the Aging; 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553; 516-227-7386. All others (including applicants age 60 and over or permanently disabled, with an emergency) may apply in person or by mail to: EAC Inc. 175 Fulton Avenue 4th Floor Hempstead, New York 11550 Phone 516-565-4327. Call for detailed information.

This program assists income eligible individuals and families reduce their energy bills. An energy assessment is performed in their home to determine energy efficient methods to save money. Measures may include insulation, air sealing, and electric usage reduction.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

The Weatherization Assistance Program is a no-cost program that helps lower-income households reduce their utility bills and increase energy efficiency. The Program’s primary purpose is to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, reduce their total residential energy expenditures, and improve their health and safety, especially low-income persons who are particularly vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and children.

Heat is here to help bring efficiency and comfort to those individuals who qualify. Homeowners and renters residing in a single-family home or residential buildings with 1-4 units who are listed as the person of record responsible for the natural gas service, who meet income guidelines or receive HEAP, SNAP or public assistance, are eligible. If you qualify, HEAT will make arrangements with one of our skilled energy specialists to conduct a no-cost Home Energy Assessment of your home. The energy specialist will perform a top-to bottom evaluation of the home, both inside and out, to find areas where you can save money. Customers may also qualify for no-cost energy-saving improvements such as: .Heath and safety testing .Installation of programmable or smart thermostats .Installation of faucet aerators or low-flow showerheads .Installation of carbon monoxide detectors .Attic insulation, weather stripping, duct sealing, and air sealingIn certain cases we may repair or replace natural gas appliances (heating systems, domestic hot water heaters)

* Provides no-cost energy efficiency solutions to income-eligible New Yorkers. During the initial visit, the EmPower New York contractor will evaluate electricity use and cost, and may provide some minor improvements at no cost. Examples include: Install high efficiency lighting as needed Review and adjust your thermostat setting for maximum comfort and savings Check and adjust your hot water temperature Evaluate the need for high efficiency shower heads and aerators, and install if needed Measure the energy use of your refrigerators and freezers. These may be replaced with new ENERGY STAR models, at no cost to you, if your old appliances use a lot of energy Check for carbon monoxide and evaluate the need for CO and smoke detectors

Provides assistance to homeowners and renters in making their houses more energy efficient. Weatherization measures include window and door replacement, attic and sidewall insulation, health and safety measures including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, furnace cleaning and tuning.

This program assists income eligible individuals and families reduce their energy bills. An energy assessment is performed in their home to determine energy efficient methods to save money. Measures may include insulation, air sealing, and electric usage reduction.

Offers a weatherization programs to low to middle income single-family homeowners that need help with making their home safe and energy efficient. Services can include ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, water heater blankets, caulking, air conditioners and other related energy conservation measures.

Provides funding to income eligible seniors who are home owners to make needed weatherization repairs and renovations to help bring down the utility costs in their homes.

Provides a variety of home heating and energy saving services to income eligible homeowners or renters.

Goal is to make the homes of low income Long Islanders, especially the elderly and disabled, more energy efficient. An energy audit is conducted to determine the most cost effective means of reducing energy consumption in the dwelling. Typical energy conservation measures employed may include installing insulation, repairing/replacing doors and windows, caulking, weatherstripping, interior air sealing, repair/replacement of heating systems and installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Provides assistance to homeowners and renters in making their houses more energy efficient. Weatherization measures include window and door replacement, attic and sidewall insulation, health and safety measures including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, furnace cleaning and tuning.

* Assists in identifying priority upgrades and connecting clients with contractors. * Provides information on grants, rebates, tax credits, and financing options to help clients fund upgrades.

* Provides cleaning, testing, repairs or replacements of heating systems and in some cases repair, replace broken windows, storm doors, doors.

Provides energy audits to eligible owners and renters in order to find the best way to make homes energy efficient. Weatherization measures include furnace repair or replacement, insulation, and air sealing to make residences safe, comfortable and less expensive to heat. Offering energy conservation measures to people from all income levels.

Offers credit counseling and financial advise toward the goal of homeownership. Reverse mortgage information available, foreclosure counseling, enolization and other energy programs. Home repair or modification grants for low income elderly or people with disabilities.

Offers an Income eligibly program for heating and cooling. Services include: One Heating Benefit to help pay for heating a home; Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit; Clean and Tune Benefit and One Cooling Benefit per year to purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan to help cool a home. Call for detailed information.

This program assists income eligible individuals and families reduce their energy bills. An energy assessment is performed in their home to determine energy efficient methods to save money. Measures may include insulation, air sealing, and electric usage reduction.

Provides homeowners with free or reduced cost energy audits, NYSERDA incentives, utility rebates and low cost financing for the installation of energy efficiency measures in single-family homes (1 to 4 family) as part of the Home Performance with Energy Star program. Households at or below 80% of the area median income may be eligible for a 50% incentive of project cost up to $5,000. Locally based energy coordinators can help with the application process.

Assists homeowners in applying to participate in the Home Performance with Energy Star program from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, which is designed to make energy bills more affordable and homes more comfortable.