NYSEG and RG&E customers can apply for electric bill assistance starting Friday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Starting this Friday, NYSEG and RG&E customers can apply for financial assistance to help pay electric bills this winter.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides enrolled customers with funds for their electrical bills. Anyone enrolled in HEAP will also get a monthly credit on their bill, through the company’s own Energy Assistance Program.

To check if you’re eligible or apply, click this link. For the 2024-2025 HEAP monthly income limits, click here.

Benefits are available through March 17th of next year – or until the money runs out.

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