National Grid has 9 Consumer Advocates that cover 40 counties in Upstate New York. We work one-on-one with National Grid customers and community agency staff. National Grid Advocates are prepared to help our customers experiencing financial difficulties by offering: specialize payment arrangements deferred payment agreements bill extender program third party notification budget plan on line bill-pay

* Supplier of electric and gas service wholly within the State of New York. The production, transmission, distribution and sale of these services in a nine county area. Coding for Life Support Users - Customers who require service for life-sustaining equipment. Notification will be made for planned outages and priority given for unplanned outages service reconnection. Medical Emergency - If a household member has a serious medical condition that requires utility service and receives a shut off notice, service will be continued for 30 days with a doctor's note. Extensions may be given with continued notes from doctors or the Board of Health indicating why continued service is necessary. Special Coding for Seniors - Provides advanced notice prior to shut off due to non payment. Third Party Notification - Allows customers to designate an individual to receive notification before their service is turned off due to nonpayment. Payment Arrangements - Re-payment scheduling for persons whose power has been cut off or in jeopardy of being so. Energy Assistance Program - For low-income customers who receive HEAP consisting of two components: Basic Benefit (LIRR) and Arrears Forgiveness Benefit (LIAF) programs. Large-Print Bills and Braille Bills available for individuals with visual impairments.

* Supplier of electric and gas service wholly within the State of New York. The production, transmission, distribution and sale of these services in a nine county area. Coding for Life Support Users - Customers who require service for life-sustaining equipment. Notification will be made for planned outages and priority given for unplanned outages service reconnection. Medical Emergency - If a household member has a serious medical condition that requires utility service and receives a shut off notice, service will be continued for 30 days with a doctor's note. Extensions may be given with continued notes from doctors or the Board of Health indicating why continued service is necessary. Special Coding for Seniors - Provides advanced notice prior to shut off due to non payment. Third Party Notification - Allows customers to designate an individual to receive notification before their service is turned off due to nonpayment. Payment Arrangements - Re-payment scheduling for persons whose power has been cut off or in jeopardy of being so. Energy Assistance Program - For low-income customers who receive HEAP consisting of two components: Basic Benefit (LIRR) and Arrears Forgiveness Benefit (LIAF) programs. Large-Print Bills and Braille Bills available for individuals with visual impairments.

consumer advocacy and education crisis intervention to customers with financial difficulties referrals to area financial assistance programs, weatherization, and conservation referrals information on energy assistance and friendly reminder programs, balanced billing and payment arrangements materials and training for human resource personnel on the Home Energy Fair Practices Act (HEFPA), NYSEG programs, electric and gas safety and energy conservationEnergy Assistance Programsto help eligible customers gain control of their energy bills, including bill credit/rate reduction, arrears forgiveness and reconnection fee waiver. Energy Assistance monthly bill credits for customers whose regular or emergency HEAP payments are applied to their accountsOctober 2024 Update: Please provide NYSEG customers with any inquires to NYSEG customer service at 800-572-1111 Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. If a customer advocate is needed the customer's account will be referred to the advocate.Please do not give NYSEG customers Marcy's direct phone number or email address.

Payment Extension program provides payment option plans to customers who have have been hospitalized or have had an unexpected emergency and need additional time to pay their electric and gas bill.

Offers individuals who are having difficulty paying their bills various payment arrangement options.

Payment Extension program provides payment option plans to customers who have have been hospitalized or have had an unexpected emergency and need additional time to pay their electric and gas bill.

Offers individuals who are having difficulty paying their bills various payment arrangement options.

EAP is designed to help eligible customers, and those that have HEAP assistance, gain control of their energy bills. The program has two levels of assistance, bill credits and arrears forgiveness.

Provides in-person customer service assistance for any National Fuel related questions, concerns, issues, or special programs as listed below. National Fuel offers a number of payment assistance programs, special protections, and programs for special needs to help make managing utility bill payments easier. More detailed information available at https://www.nationalfuelgas.com/utility/forHome/residential_resources.aspx Low Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP): Offers a heating system check, an energy audit, installation of weatherization, infiltration reduction, natural gas usage reduction measures, and consumer education. Program is for houses with highest levels of consumption. Customers are referred to this program internally. Eligible customers must have an active account and 12 months of uninterrupted service prior to measures. Conservation Incentive Program: Residential customers in the WNY service area can get a number of rebates when appliances are replaced with energy-efficient models. Non-residential customers can get rebates for rentals or business and save money through fixed or customized rebates on select energy-efficient equipment upgrades, regardless of natural gas consumption. Discounts are offered on appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and gas dryers. Budget Plan: Divides a customer's estimated annual bill by 12 to establish a more predictable monthly payment amount. Also offers a 10-month budget plan covering September through June. Direct Pay: Pay directly from checking or savings account automatically on the day bill is due. This plan eliminates the need to write checks and buy stamps. Online Services: Receive and pay bills, view account history, submit a meter reading, enroll in the Budget Plan, and more, all electronically. Submit Meter Readings: Report meter readings anytime by calling 888-634-7323 or visiting nationalfuelgas.com Special Protections: For New York customers residing in households where all residents are age 62 or older, 18 or younger, blind or disabled, special protections are available to ensure that the heat stays on in the winter. Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund: Home-heating assistance program which provides low-income Western New Yorkers with a one-time yearly cash grant of up to $400 to help prevent disconnection of their utility service, pay current or past due energy bills (excluding electric utilities), or purchase home heating fuel of any kind. Hospitalized Customer Assistance Plan: Provides a 30-day bill-payment extension if there is an anticipated a hospital stay of 10 or more days. Extra Security Plan: Eligible customers can receive an extra measure of security if retired or permanently disabled by coordinating bill due dates to coincide with the arrival of income checks to allow for timely payment. Statewide Low Income Program (SLIP): Customers who receive Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants are also automatically enrolled in the Statewide Low Income Program (SLIP), a program that provides monthly discounts on gas delivery charges. The discount amount is based on the amount of the HEAP grant they receive. Any National Fuel Gas customers receiving HEAP are automatically enrolled into SLIP with the respective tier-based credit beginning on the next month’s bill. If You're Out of Work: Offers advice on programs and assistance available to you if you are unemployed or expecting a layoff. Third-Party Notification: Customers can designate a third party to receive any reminder or shut-off notices that may come as a result of forgetting to pay a bill. Assistance Referrals: Provides referrals to community services to help resolve payment problems. Works together with social service agencies to help determine eligibility for various public programs. Smell Gas, Leave Fast: If you smell rotten eggs, it could be a natural gas leak. Leave the premise immediately and contact National Fuel from a different location at 1-800-444-3130, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Payment Extension program provides payment option plans to customers who have have been hospitalized or have had an unexpected emergency and need additional time to pay their electric and gas bill.

Trained volunteers meet with individuals to discuss how to make adjustments to household spending on a reduced income, ideas for negotiating with electric and credit companies and also include one-on-one financial counseling for clients as needed as well as to discuss micro business loans and help with start up costs, capital or expansion. These trained volunteers will work with individuals to address crisis situations (foreclosure, garnishes or repossessions) as well as developing budgets that will ease the strain on finances.

* Supplier of electric and gas service wholly within the State of New York. The production, transmission, distribution and sale of these services in a nine county area. Coding for Life Support Users - Customers who require service for life-sustaining equipment. Notification will be made for planned outages and priority given for unplanned outages service reconnection. Medical Emergency - If a household member has a serious medical condition that requires utility service and receives a shut off notice, service will be continued for 30 days with a doctor's note. Extensions may be given with continued notes from doctors or the Board of Health indicating why continued service is necessary. Special Coding for Seniors - Provides advanced notice prior to shut off due to non payment. Third Party Notification - Allows customers to designate an individual to receive notification before their service is turned off due to nonpayment. Payment Arrangements - Re-payment scheduling for persons whose power has been cut off or in jeopardy of being so. Energy Assistance Program - For low-income customers who receive HEAP consisting of two components: Basic Benefit (LIRR) and Arrears Forgiveness Benefit (LIAF) programs. Large-Print Bills and Braille Bills available for individuals with visual impairments.

* Supplier of electric and gas service wholly within the State of New York. The production, transmission, distribution and sale of these services in a nine county area. Coding for Life Support Users - Customers who require service for life-sustaining equipment. Notification will be made for planned outages and priority given for unplanned outages service reconnection. Medical Emergency - If a household member has a serious medical condition that requires utility service and receives a shut off notice, service will be continued for 30 days with a doctor's note. Extensions may be given with continued notes from doctors or the Board of Health indicating why continued service is necessary. Special Coding for Seniors - Provides advanced notice prior to shut off due to non payment. Third Party Notification - Allows customers to designate an individual to receive notification before their service is turned off due to nonpayment. Payment Arrangements - Re-payment scheduling for persons whose power has been cut off or in jeopardy of being so. Energy Assistance Program - For low-income customers who receive HEAP consisting of two components: Basic Benefit (LIRR) and Arrears Forgiveness Benefit (LIAF) programs. Large-Print Bills and Braille Bills available for individuals with visual impairments.

Offers individuals who are having difficulty paying their bills various payment arrangement options.

Provides in-person customer service assistance for any National Fuel related questions, concerns, issues, or special programs as listed below. National Fuel offers a number of payment assistance programs, special protections, and programs for special needs to help make managing utility bill payments easier. More detailed information available at https://www.nationalfuelgas.com/utility/forHome/residential_resources.aspx Low Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP): Offers a heating system check, an energy audit, installation of weatherization, infiltration reduction, natural gas usage reduction measures, and consumer education. Program is for houses with highest levels of consumption. Customers are referred to this program internally. Eligible customers must have an active account and 12 months of uninterrupted service prior to measures. Conservation Incentive Program: Residential customers in the WNY service area can get a number of rebates when appliances are replaced with energy-efficient models. Non-residential customers can get rebates for rentals or business and save money through fixed or customized rebates on select energy-efficient equipment upgrades, regardless of natural gas consumption. Discounts are offered on appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and gas dryers. Budget Plan: Divides a customer's estimated annual bill by 12 to establish a more predictable monthly payment amount. Also offers a 10-month budget plan covering September through June. Direct Pay: Pay directly from checking or savings account automatically on the day bill is due. This plan eliminates the need to write checks and buy stamps. Online Services: Receive and pay bills, view account history, submit a meter reading, enroll in the Budget Plan, and more, all electronically. Submit Meter Readings: Report meter readings anytime by calling 888-634-7323 or visiting nationalfuelgas.com Special Protections: For New York customers residing in households where all residents are age 62 or older, 18 or younger, blind or disabled, special protections are available to ensure that the heat stays on in the winter. Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund: Home-heating assistance program which provides low-income Western New Yorkers with a one-time yearly cash grant of up to $400 to help prevent disconnection of their utility service, pay current or past due energy bills (excluding electric utilities), or purchase home heating fuel of any kind. Hospitalized Customer Assistance Plan: Provides a 30-day bill-payment extension if there is an anticipated a hospital stay of 10 or more days. Extra Security Plan: Eligible customers can receive an extra measure of security if retired or permanently disabled by coordinating bill due dates to coincide with the arrival of income checks to allow for timely payment. Statewide Low Income Program (SLIP): Customers who receive Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants are also automatically enrolled in the Statewide Low Income Program (SLIP), a program that provides monthly discounts on gas delivery charges. The discount amount is based on the amount of the HEAP grant they receive. Any National Fuel Gas customers receiving HEAP are automatically enrolled into SLIP with the respective tier-based credit beginning on the next month’s bill. If You're Out of Work: Offers advice on programs and assistance available to you if you are unemployed or expecting a layoff. Third-Party Notification: Customers can designate a third party to receive any reminder or shut-off notices that may come as a result of forgetting to pay a bill. Assistance Referrals: Provides referrals to community services to help resolve payment problems. Works together with social service agencies to help determine eligibility for various public programs. Smell Gas, Leave Fast: If you smell rotten eggs, it could be a natural gas leak. Leave the premise immediately and contact National Fuel from a different location at 1-800-444-3130, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Provides in-person customer service assistance for any National Fuel related questions, concerns, issues, or special programs as listed below. National Fuel offers a number of payment assistance programs, special protections, and programs for special needs to help make managing utility bill payments easier. More detailed information available at https://www.nationalfuelgas.com/utility/forHome/residential_resources.aspx Low Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP): Offers a heating system check, an energy audit, installation of weatherization, infiltration reduction, natural gas usage reduction measures, and consumer education. Program is for houses with highest levels of consumption. Customers are referred to this program internally. Eligible customers must have an active account and 12 months of uninterrupted service prior to measures. Conservation Incentive Program: Residential customers in the WNY service area can get a number of rebates when appliances are replaced with energy-efficient models. Non-residential customers can get rebates for rentals or business and save money through fixed or customized rebates on select energy-efficient equipment upgrades, regardless of natural gas consumption. Discounts are offered on appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and gas dryers. Budget Plan: Divides a customer's estimated annual bill by 12 to establish a more predictable monthly payment amount. Also offers a 10-month budget plan covering September through June. Direct Pay: Pay directly from checking or savings account automatically on the day bill is due. This plan eliminates the need to write checks and buy stamps. Online Services: Receive and pay bills, view account history, submit a meter reading, enroll in the Budget Plan, and more, all electronically. Submit Meter Readings: Report meter readings anytime by calling 888-634-7323 or visiting nationalfuelgas.com Special Protections: For New York customers residing in households where all residents are age 62 or older, 18 or younger, blind or disabled, special protections are available to ensure that the heat stays on in the winter. Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund: Home-heating assistance program which provides low-income Western New Yorkers with a one-time yearly cash grant of up to $400 to help prevent disconnection of their utility service, pay current or past due energy bills (excluding electric utilities), or purchase home heating fuel of any kind. Hospitalized Customer Assistance Plan: Provides a 30-day bill-payment extension if there is an anticipated a hospital stay of 10 or more days. Extra Security Plan: Eligible customers can receive an extra measure of security if retired or permanently disabled by coordinating bill due dates to coincide with the arrival of income checks to allow for timely payment. Statewide Low Income Program (SLIP): Customers who receive Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants are also automatically enrolled in the Statewide Low Income Program (SLIP), a program that provides monthly discounts on gas delivery charges. The discount amount is based on the amount of the HEAP grant they receive. Any National Fuel Gas customers receiving HEAP are automatically enrolled into SLIP with the respective tier-based credit beginning on the next month’s bill. If You're Out of Work: Offers advice on programs and assistance available to you if you are unemployed or expecting a layoff. Third-Party Notification: Customers can designate a third party to receive any reminder or shut-off notices that may come as a result of forgetting to pay a bill. Assistance Referrals: Provides referrals to community services to help resolve payment problems. Works together with social service agencies to help determine eligibility for various public programs. Smell Gas, Leave Fast: If you smell rotten eggs, it could be a natural gas leak. Leave the premise immediately and contact National Fuel from a different location at 1-800-444-3130, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Provides consumer advocacy for National Grid customers. Offers a number of payment assistance programs, special protections, and programs for special needs to help make managing utility bill payments easier.