Moderate-Income Programs

PAGE Grant

The PAGE Grant is an annual assistance program designed to assist low-to-moderate-income households who are experiencing economic hardship and are struggling to pay their energy bills. The PAGE Grant benefits homeowners and renters who are not receiving USF or LIHEAP benefits. Eligible customers can receive up to $750 toward gas and $750 toward electric. Applicants must also be facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for gas and have a history of making regular payments toward their utility bills. For more information call, 1.855.465.8783 or visit http://www.njpoweron.org/.
 

NJ Shares

NJ SHARES provides a one-time grant to households experiencing a financial crisis and who do not qualify for other assistance programs due to the household’s income. Program grant amounts can be up to $700 per gas and electric utilities. To be eligible households must have a moderate income, demonstrate a temporary financial need and have a history of good-faith payments to their energy provider. For more information, call 1.866.657.4273 or visit, http://www.njshares.org/aboutNJShares/energy-assistance.asp.