We know that Maine winters can be a challenge. If you are having a hard time paying for heat or electricity, you are not alone. It’s not an uncommon problem for many families in York County. That’s why YCCAC offers a wide range of fuel and energy assistance programs so you can be warm, safe, healthy, and secure in your home. And, our weatherization services can even help you save money!
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps eligible homeowners and renters to supplement your home heating and energy costs. Please give us a call at 207-459-2950, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm to make an appointment and apply.
Things to keep in mind:
If you have no home heating fuel, (or are very low), please give us a call at (207) 324-5762, Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm. If you are experiencing an after-hours emergency, and heat with #2 oil or kerosene you can buy 5 gallons (or more) of kerosene at a time to put into your oil fill.
Other resources that can help with your home heating needs this winter:
Call or access 211. They are a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services. 211 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or email info@211maine.org.
Contact your local General Assistance program. Every town and city in the State of Maine offers a General Assistance program. Contact your local Town or City Hall to find out if you qualify.
The YCCAC Outreach Program may be able to connect you with a resource; contact this program by calling 207-459-2899, or emailing Outreach@yccac.org during business hours.
Veterans can call their local VFW to ask about help with heating resources.
You can check with your fuel company to see if they will deliver to you on credit.
Remember: Between October 15 and April 30, an oil dealer cannot refuse to deliver to a consumer, even if the consumer owes the dealer money, providing these three conditions are met:
The consumer has cash or government guaranteed payment to pay for the oil being requested
The dealer regularly serves the consumer’s area, and
We offer eligible homeowners an audit of their home to check for energy efficiency and safety concerns and connect them to available funding for improvements.
Heat, Energy & Fuel
We know that Maine winters can be a challenge. If you are having a hard time paying for heat or electricity, you are not alone. It’s not an uncommon problem for many families in York County. That’s why YCCAC offers a wide range of fuel and energy assistance programs so you can be warm, safe, healthy, and secure in your home. And, our weatherization services can even help you save money!
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps eligible homeowners and renters to supplement your home heating and energy costs. Please give us a call at 207-459-2950, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm to make an appointment and apply.
Things to keep in mind:
If you have no home heating fuel, (or are very low), please give us a call at (207) 324-5762, Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm. If you are experiencing an after-hours emergency, and heat with #2 oil or kerosene you can buy 5 gallons (or more) of kerosene at a time to put into your oil fill.
Other resources that can help with your home heating needs this winter:
Remember: Between October 15 and April 30, an oil dealer cannot refuse to deliver to a consumer, even if the consumer owes the dealer money, providing these three conditions are met:
To read more from the Consumer Home Heating Rights, visit: https://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/law_guide_article.shtml?id=27939
HEAP Heating Assistance
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) helps eligible homeowners and renters cover heating costs.
Weatherization Program
We offer eligible homeowners an audit of their home to check for energy efficiency and safety concerns and connect them to available funding for improvements.
Electricity Lifeline Program (ELP)
To help with electricity costs, households can receive a credit to their CMP bill based on household income and estimated electricity usage.
Energy Crisis Intervention
Eligible homeowners and renters receive emergency financial assistance once per season for fuel or avoiding electricity cut-offs.
Central Heating Improvement
CHIP provides grant funds to repair or replace malfunctioning heating systems.
Other Energy Services
YCCAC connects people with many energy services and programs including energy upgrades, such as replacing old fuel tanks or installing electric poles.