Home Energy Assistance/Universal Funds


You could be eligible to receive assistance through our Home Energy Assistance Program and our Universal Service Program. These programs offer monetary assistance to help households cope with energy cost. With proof of a medical need, cooling assistance is also available to qualified applicants.

Our Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides a variety of energy-saving measures that include heating systems, hot water heaters, refrigerators and air-sealing solutions. In addition, refrigerator replacement, installation of florescent light bulbs, repair or replacement of broken/inefficient furnace, boiler/hot water heater, windows and outside door(s) may also be provided.

Home Energy Assistance and Universal Service Programs offer an easy process for clients to apply for energy assistance. Please click below to review the eligibility requirements and process for assistance.

Home Energy Program Application

Weatherization

Our Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides a variety of energy-saving measures that include heating systems, hot water heaters, refrigerators and air-sealing solutions. In addition, refrigerator replacement, installation of florescent light bulbs, repair or replacement of broken/inefficient furnace, boiler/hot water heater, windows and outside door(s) may also be provided.

New Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance is a statewide energy assistance fund that offers financial help to individuals and families needing temporary aid in paying their electric, gas, and water bills. The program assists households that do not qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), or USF.

Each client is required to fill out an application in which eligibility is determined by income and household size. The program is available year round, based on funding availability.

Required Documents

  • Proof of Income (last four consecutive weeks prior to application date)
  • Proof of Identification
  • Most recent energy bill
  • Signed application must be furnished at the time of intake

To apply and for additional information, call us at (856) 910-1180 or 856-910-8816.