Town of Ridgefield encourages residents in need to apply for Energy Assistance

Tony Phillips, Town of Ridgefield Director of Social Services, wants to remind residents about Connecticut Energy Assistance Program that helps households pay for primary heating bills. If the household’s primary heating costs are included in your rent, you may also apply for assistance.

"This is a must for any resident who needs help staying warm during the winter because of a low income.  There is help available at Town Hall and we are ready to get them applied.  Last season between CAAWC and RSS this program helped over 150 households here in Ridgefield alone.  No one needs to go cold," says Phillips.

Phillips explains that the Town regularly helps about 150 Ridgefield households apply for the state energy assistance program. In addition, each year, residents are able to access approximately $50,000 (collectively) in state assistance to stay warm during the winter months.

Each person who qualifies is also automatically placed on the Eversource Winter protection program to help keep electric utility even if people fall behind (Nov through May 1).

"We can help people apply here at Town Hall and they are also welcome to contact CAAWC who administers the program for our region," says Phillips.

Please note: DEADLINES for programs are FAST APPROACHING. Click here for additional information about the Energy Assistance Program including important deadlines.

 

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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