Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (New Jersey)

150 gallons (must be 1/8 tank or below for crisis delivery) 
Website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/energy.html, then Home Energy Assistance (HEA, LIHEAP)
Phone: 908-454-4778 (M-F 10am-3pm)
E-mail: housing@norwescap.org

2024-2025 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:

NJ LIHEAP - local agents

2024-2025 Program accepting applications starting October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
150 gallons - (must be 1/8 tank or below for crisis delivery) 

HUNTERDON COUNTY:

WARREN COUNTY:

STATE OF NEW JERSEY HELP LINE -

Dial 211, wait for "General Assistance" to be pre-qualified for all state programs. Or, call 1-877-652-1148 or apply online www.energyassistance.nj.gov | info@NJ211.org (609) 633-2378 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY REFFERAL: WWW.NJ211.ORG - Pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 when you need help. You are encouraged to dial "2-1-1" ext. 24 for utilities for help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 2-1-1 is the first three-digit telephone number dedicated to health, human services, and community life. It is the place to find the location of shelter during a flood or power outage, information about the nearest child care center, legal service, housing, immigration, employment, or service in a language other than English. 

LIHEAP - PA:

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA-2024/25 LIHEAP SEASON:

This season opens November 4, 2024 and is expected to close April 5, 2025.

Contact: LIHEAP 1-866-857-7095 or apply online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us

LIHEAP CASH GRANTS: 

• A household receives only ONE regular LIHEAP CASH GRANT per heating season. 
• Cash grants from $200 minimum up to $1,000 maximum. 

LIHEAP CRISIS GRANTS:

•  Apply through county assistance office.
•  Tank needs to be empty or without heat or is within 15 days of being without heat.
•  Crisis season maximum of $1,000.

Crisis Households must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Lack of fuel
2. Termination of utility of service
3. Danger of being without fuel (less than 15-day supply) or having utility service terminated (received a notice that service will be shut off within 60 days)
4. All crisis grants need to be approved by a PA LIHEAP County Assistance Office “before” the delivery is made.

PA ENERGY ASSISTANCE:

The Powderhorn Agency

For peace of mind about your heating oil tank, either aboveground or underground, consider the Proguard program administered by The Powderhorn Agency in Brookfield, Connecticut. 

888-354-0677
www.powderhornagency.com 

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Oil Tank Replacement Program 

New Jersey Residents:
Like any home appliance, an oil tank can last for many years. But just like any home appliance, there comes a time when you need to replace old and outdated equipment with something new and technologically advanced. And now is a great time to replace your old tank because the State of New Jersey has expanded eligibility for the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Fund. 

The life expectancies of underground oil tanks vary depending on the material used in their manufacture, how the tank was installed and the composition of the surrounding soil. Most last for decades without problems. But, just like your roof, an underground tank eventually needs to be replaced. 

If you're ready to upgrade your old underground tank and live in New Jersey, you may qualify for reimbursement from the State. Contact us to get more specific details.