The cost of energy continues to be a headache for thousands of families in New York, especially during the winter when temperatures drop dramatically. To ease this burden, the stat ...

As we enter the cold months ahead, the state’s heating assistance program, or HEAP, remains paused. This leaves 1.5 million ...

The annual application window, which typically opens in early November, was initially delayed due to the federal government ...

New Yorkers looking to get help with their heating bills through the HEAP program are still waiting for the program to open — ...

Local leaders are upset with the federal government for not releasing money meant to keep poor people warm this winter. State ...

The Ohio Department of Development and Lifeline, Inc., wants to reassure Lake County residents that seasonal assistance continues to be available to alleviate the burden of costly energy bills.

Oneida County officials say the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the 2025-26 season is delayed due to a lack of ...

People in Central New York are facing uncertainty about their HEAP applications due to the government shutdown, as they wait ...

“They withheld $400 million here in the State of New York alone. $400 million from federally funded HEAP program, and it set ...

Oneida County detailed a delay in the upcoming HEAP season and confirmed that ABAWD work requirements are suspended through Feb. 28, 2026.

Households are encouraged to apply for the Energy Affordable Program while awaiting HEAP funding. Here's who qualifies and ...

The government shutdown caused a delay in Americans receiving HEAP assistance. Those are benefits to help lower income ...