Fuel Assistance programs help eligible households challenged by the high cost of home heating fuel pay a portion of their winter heating bills.
HEAP – formerly known as LIHEAP:
The program aids through a fixed benefit amount for the cost of the primary source of heat, which includes, but is not limited to Oil, Electricity, Natural Gas, Propane, Kerosene, Wood and Coal. No matter what type of heating source you have, HEAP may be able to help you pay your winter heating bills. The program is offered by Making Opportunity Count (MOC) in partnership with Department of Housing and Community Development.
How to apply:
In person: 165B Mill Street, Leominster (by appointment)
Mail: Making Opportunity Count, 165B Leominster, MA 01453
Email: fuelassistance@mocinc.org
Fax: 978-334-0735
Online: www.toapply.org/MassLIHEAP
Due to the high volume of requests, this process can take some time. To check on the status of the application, 978-342-4520
More information, including additional in person locations, can be found by visiting: Making Opportunity Count
Hearts for Heat
Princeton residents only: Princeton – Assistance (heartsforheat.org)
Mass Save
- Mass Save offers energy efficiency services based on household income at low or no cost.
- They will do an initial no cost energy assessment to assess whether new energy efficient appliances and weather proofing is available.
- Mass Save also offers rebates for residential appliances, heating systems and more.
- The Mass Save® HEAT Loan offers interest-free financing opportunities up to $25,000 for energy-efficient home upgrades like heating and water heating equipment, central A/C and heat pumps, insulation and more.
Disclaimer: This resource comes as a courtesy from ASNCM. You are hereby notified that Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts does not recommend, guarantee, or assume liability for the performance or lack thereof, for any of the resources listed.
Compiled by the Information & Referral at Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts. (Updated annually 10/2024)