Utility Assistance

About the Program The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane. CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under. Utility Assistance Component: Payments to assist low-income households to reduce their home energy costs and are based on the previous 12 month billing cycle. Payments are based off the previous 12-month billing history. Low-income households with a vulnerable priority member may receive assistance up to their allocation limit. Households with non-vulnerable member may receive six months of assistance up to their allocation limit. Service and Repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $9,000 for vulnerable households depending on availability of funding.