Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Fuel Assistance Program Applications Open


National Grid Shared the following information with my office:

Assistance is available to help manage your energy bills.

Applications for LIHEAP are open as of October 1, 2025.

We recognize that you may be experiencing challenges in paying your bill and we are here for you with payment assistance programs.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP, also known as fuel assistance, is a federal grant program that can help income-eligible households pay their energy bills.

Apply Online:

https://toapply.org/MassHEAP

OR

Apply through your local Fuel Assistance Agency, which you can find on the MASSCAP website:

https://www.masscap.org/

OR

Call the Massachusetts Heat Line toll-free at 1-800-632-8175

Discount Rate Information

You may qualify for a discounted rate on your gas bill if you are enrolled in an eligible benefit program or receive a LIHEAP grant. Eligibility is based on household size and annual household income.

Learn More:

https://www.nationalgridus.com/.../Payment.../Discount-Rates