Fuel Payment Assistance This Season

Help Is Available

The past two years have been particularly difficult for a lot of us. If an illness (Covid or other), the loss of a spouse, the loss of a job, or any other financial hardship has left you struggling to pay your energy bills, Economy Oil wants you know that help is available.

New York State’s HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is a resource available to eligible New Yorkers to help them heat (and cool) their homes. With cooler weather just around the corner, now is a good time to find out if you’re eligible for this assistance.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is administered by the Department of Social Service. HEAP is a seasonal program that usually begins in the fall of each year and ends in the spring. That’s why now is the time to act.

For most who qualify, their benefits are paid directly to their fuel provider. You can receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year. However, if you find yourself close to running out of fuel or having your utility shut off, you could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits.

HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with:

• Coal
• Corn
• Electricity
• Heating Oil
• Kerosene
• Natural Gas
• Propane
• Wood/Wood Pellets

Economy Oil is proud to be one of HEAP’s participating vendors. As an Economy Oil heating oil customer, HEAP may be able to help you.

Emergency Benefits Eligibility

Emergency HEAP benefits and eligibility are based on the following:

• Household income
• Available resources
• The type of emergency

You may be eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit if:

• Your electricity is necessary for your heating system or thermostat to work and is either shut-off or scheduled to be shut off.
• Your electric or natural gas heat is off or scheduled to be shut-off.
• You are out of fuel, or you have less than one quarter tank of fuel oil, kerosene or propane or have less than a ten-day supply of wood, wood pellets, corn, or other deliverable heat source.

Regular Benefits Eligibility

Your eligibility and benefits are based on the following:

• Your income
• The size of your household
• Your primary heating source
• Whether someone in your household is younger than 6, older than 60, or permanently disabled

Here are some of the eligibility requirements:

• A member of your household is a United States Citizen or qualified alien.
• Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the current income guides.
• You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
• You receive Temporary Assistance.
• You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone).

As a resident of NY State and an Economy Oil customer, you may be eligible for HEAP benefits. You can contact our offices for more information or visit the HEAP website.

The Power to Save

At Economy Oil, we care about your budget and give you the power to save. That’s why we offer the same high-quality heating oil our competitors do at an unbeatable price with no hidden fees, service fees, or contracts.

Contact us today to learn more about any assistance that may be available to you during these challenging times.