Energy Affordability Program (EAP)

Energy Affordability Program (EAP) is sponsored by NYSEG. The EAP is designed to help low-income NYSEG customers manage their energy bills through monthly bill credits. Enrollment is automatic for those who receive a HEAP grant.

Start Your Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP) Application | NY EEAP The New York Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP) provides monthly bill discounts for income-qualified households across New York State. Eligible customers can receive assistance based on their household size, income level, and utility provider.

This EEAP application is available to customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Con Edison, National Fuel, National Grid, NYSEG, Orange & Rockland and RG&E. If you have general questions on the program, eligibility requirements, or application submission check out the program FAQs .

Have an active residential electric or natural gas account with a participating New York utility Have a household income below the program maximum, which varies by location and household size ( see threshold amounts ) Provide complete documentation of your entire household’s income for the last month Note that you can’t be enrolled in both the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) and EEAP.

If you are currently enrolled in EAP, you do not need to apply for EEAP. Proof of income earned in the past month for all household members such as pay stubs, Social Security or pension statements, self-employment records, or others ( see more details on income documents ). You can provide electronic files, or you can provide photos of documents.

If you are using photos, ensure the documents are clear and readable. Take separate photos of multiple pages. Your application will save your progress as you go.

After you submit, if additional documentation is required you can add to your application. If you have questions or need help filling out an application via phone or email, support is available at 877-400-2501 or [email protected] . When you're ready, click below to begin your application or to access an existing application.