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Assistance is available this winter season for those who need help
paying utility or heating bills.
1. The federally funded Low Income Home Energy
Assistance
Program
(LIHEAP) provides help for numerous households each
year. Call 800-510-3102 or visit
liheap.org for details.
2. New Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance and
Referral for
Energy Services (New Jersey SHARES) is a non-profit organization
assisting those in need of temporary help. Contact New
Jersey SHARES by calling 866-657-4273, or visit
njshares.org.
3. New Jersey’s Universal Service Fund (USF) program helps make
energy bills more affordable for low-income customers. Program
details are available by calling 866-240-1347, or visit
www.energyassistance.nj.gov.
4. Lifeline is a utility assistance program that offers $225 to
persons
who meet certain income guidelines. This benefit includes utility
customers as well as tenants whose utility bills are included in
their rent. Call 800-792-9745 for information.
Atlantic City Electric offers payment options for those who just
need
a little flexibility in paying their bill. Visit
atlanticcityelectric.com and
learn more about Budget Billing, Extended Payment and
Time Payment Arrangement programs.
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