Get NJ Home Energy Assistance (HEA)/Universal Service Fund (USF) and Weatherization Program Application

USF benefits are only credited to natural gas and electric bills. However, even if you heat with oil or propane, any expenses you have for electric and/or natural gas service will potentially be eligible for a USF benefit if it is more than 2% of your household's gross income.

Fresh Start is a partnership between the customer and USF to forgive past due balances and improve your payment record. Simply pay your current monthly charges on time and in full every month and after 12 months of full on-time payments, your pre-USF program overdue balance will be erased.

Households eligible for USF will receive a monthly credit benefit towards their gas and electric bills. To be eligible, a household's gross income must be at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level and pay more than 3% of its annual income for electric, or more than 3% for natural gas.

For additional information, call 1-800-510-3102 or email Utility Assistance. Low-Income eligible households that are having a difficulty paying their heating and cooling bills can contact this office for financial assistance and help in weatherizing their homes.

To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent; and have gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income.

Description: Helps make energy bills more affordable for low income customers. If you are eligible, USF can lower the amount you have to pay for natural gas and electricity. Assistance Provided To: Low and Moderate Income Households. Type of Assistance: Credit on natural gas or electricity.

Description: Helps make energy bills more affordable for low income customers. If you are eligible, USF can lower the amount you have to pay for natural gas and electricity. Assistance Provided To: Low and Moderate Income Households. Type of Assistance: Credit on natural gas or electricity.

To be eligible for USF you must meet two qualifications: 1) Your total gross annual household income must be less than or equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) (see below); and 2) You must also spend more than 2% of your income for electric service or more than 2% of your income for natural gas service.