The annual application window, which typically opens in early November, was initially delayed due to the federal government ...

The cost of energy continues to be a headache for thousands of families in New York, especially during the winter when temperatures drop dramatically. To ease this burden, the stat ...

New Yorkers looking to get help with their heating bills through the HEAP program are still waiting for the program to open — ...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called on state residents to enroll in the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a federally funded subsidy that offers up to $500 a year off en ...

Oneida County officials say the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the 2025-26 season is delayed due to a lack of ...

People in Central New York are facing uncertainty about their HEAP applications due to the government shutdown, as they wait ...

As we enter the cold months ahead, the state’s heating assistance program, or HEAP, remains paused. This leaves 1.5 million ...

Many New Yorkers are struggling to pay their energy bills. Applying for state programs and scheduling annual heating system inspections could help ease the financial burden. Ratepayer advocates from ...

As energy costs soar, New York families struggle to keep warm during harsh winters. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) ...

Oneida County detailed a delay in the upcoming HEAP season and confirmed that ABAWD work requirements are suspended through Feb. 28, 2026.

Local leaders are upset with the federal government for not releasing money meant to keep poor people warm this winter. State ...

The Ohio Department of Development and Lifeline, Inc., wants to reassure Lake County residents that seasonal assistance continues to be available to alleviate the burden of costly energy bills.