Energy costs can add a significant burden to family budgets during these challenging economic times and New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) wants to connect qualified families with energy-assistance and weatherization programs to help them better manage their home heating costs.

On November 1, 2011, the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for the 2011-2012 heating season. LIHEAP and the state’s Universal Service Fund (USF) provide benefits to supplement the cost of utility bills for moderate and limited income-eligible individuals and families. Moreover, NJNG’s Gift of Warmth fund along with the state-sponsored Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses (TRUE) and NJ SHARES programs provide energy assistance to households that exceed LIHEAP and USF income thresholds but currently experience temporary or unanticipated financial hardship.

NJNG will host Energy Assistance Days throughout our service territory, with representatives on hand to answer questions and offer personal assistance in the application process:

Bucky James, Adam Community Center
October 19, 2011, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

City Hall/Municipal Building
October 20, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
1 Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park, NJ

Hispanic Affairs & Resource Center
October 25, 2011, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
12 Throckmorton Street (St. Rose of Lima), Freehold, NJ

Bayshore Senior Day Center
October 28, 2011, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
100 Main Street, Keansburg, NJ

For questions on any of the Energy Assistance programs, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (732) 938-1055.