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| Citizen Action of New York | |
| Fuel Group contracts with local fuel suppliers for discount rates saving members up to 15 cents per gallon. |
| NY State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) | PO Box 5240
Binghamton, NY 13902-5240
(800)572-1111
(607) 762-6200 (fax)
Web: http://www.nyseg.comHours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Customer Service provides information on Senior ID Program, large-print bills, convenient due date billing, One Less Worry, Friendly Reminder Service, balanced billing plan, deferred payment agreements, and electronic funds transfer. NYSEG provides a critical customer service for those with life-sustaining health equipment in their home. |
| NY State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) | NYSEG's Power Partner Program
PO Box 5220
Binghamton, NY 13902-5220
(800)284-7988
Web: http://www.nyseg.comHours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Power Partner energy assistance program helps customers learn more about wise use of energy and provides a wide network of assistance through many community partnerships. |
| Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | |
| Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a seasonal
program, provides financial assistance with fuel
or utility costs for income-eligible homeowners and
renters. Refers clients to appropriate agency for fuel
or utility emergency. Funding through Broome County
Department of Social Services. Eligibility: age 60
and over, or disabled of any age receiving Social Security
Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income
(SSI). |
| Project Share | American Red Cross - Southern Tier Chapter
620 E. Main St.
Endicott, NY 13760
(607) 785-7207
(607) 785-7216 (fax)
Web: http://Southerntier.redcross.orgHours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Thurs., Fri. 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Project Share provides financial assistance for energy-related emergencies to persons 60+ years, disabled, or with medical condition aggravated by an energy emergency. HEAP-eligible applicants must apply for HEAP first. |
| Senior ID Program | NY State Public Service Commission (PSC)
3 Empire State Plaza, 20th Floor
Albany, NY 12223-1350
(518) 474-7080
(800) 342-3377
(800) 342-9871
(518) 474-0421 (fax)
Web: http://www.dps.state.ny.usHours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Senior ID Program - PSC enrolls customers and notifies utility for Utility Shut-Off Protection and works with the company in event of shut-off threat while local Department of Social Services determines if financial assistance is available. Eligibility: Utility customers 62 and older years or blind or disabled or who share housing with others 62 and older or under 18 years. Service/Billing Problems - Handles issues with gas, electric, phone, or cable TV. Phone (800)342-3377. |
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