Payment Assistance Programs
LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income residential customers pay for heating and cooling bills, even if heat is included as part of rent payments. LIHEAP may also provide emergency assistance funds during certain times of the year.
To qualify, your household income cannot exceed the amounts noted in the LIHEAP household income table:
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
| 1 | $3,464 |
| 2 | $4,530 |
| 3 | $5,596 |
| 4 | $6,662 |
| 5 | $7,728 |
| 6 | $8,794 |
| 7 | $8,994 |
| 8 | $9,193 |
| 9 | $9,393 |
| 10 | $9,593 |
| 11 | $9,793 |
| 12 | $9,993 |
| Amount for each additional member for households greater than 12 |
$200 |
LIHEAP accepts applications from October 1st to June 30.
PSE&G heating customers usually receive an average of $300 towards their energy bill, and about $200 for medically necessary cooling, if qualified.
The application options are listed below:
- Apply online here.
- Download an application to submit to the Intake Agency your county via mail, fax or email with all the required documentations.
- Pick up an application at one of the PSE&G’s Customer Service Centers during operating hours.
For more information, visit NJ Department of Community Affairs Energy Assistance, or call 1-800-510-3102, 7 days a week, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
New Jersey Universal Service Fund (USF)
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities created the Universal Service Fund (USF) to help make energy bills more affordable for customers. If you're eligible, USF can lower the amount you have to pay for your gas and electric bills.
You may be able to receive from $5 to $180 per month toward your gas and electric bills.
To qualify, your household income cannot exceed the amounts noted in the USF household income table:
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income* |
| 1 | $4,530 |
| 2 | $6,103 |
| 3 | $7,677 |
| 4 | $9,250 |
| 5 | $10,823 |
| 6 | $12,397 |
| 7 | $13,970 |
| 8 | $15,543 |
| 9 | $17,117 |
| 10 | $18,690 |
| 11 | $20,263 |
| 12 | $21,837 |
| Amount for each additional member for households greater than 12 |
$1,574 |
Note: If you apply for LIHEAP you are applying for USF since one application serves for both programs.
USF applications are accepted any time of the year.
The application options are listed below:
- Apply online here.
- Download an application to submit to the Intake Agency your county via mail, fax or email with all the required documentations.
- Pick up an application at one of the PSE&G’s Customer Service Centers during operating hours.
For more information, visit NJ Department of Community Affairs Energy Assistance, or call 1-800-510-3102, 7 days a week, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
New Jersey Lifeline for Seniors and Disabled Adults
New Jersey Lifeline is a $225 yearly electric or gas bill credit for seniors or disabled adults in New Jersey.
To qualify, you must be a New Jersey resident, 65 years of age or older, or 18 years of age or older and receiving Social Security Title II Disability benefits.
Your personal annual income (not the household income), cannot exceed $28,769 if single or $35,270 if married.
To learn more, see NJ Lifeline or call the New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Aging at 1-877-222-3737. To apply now online visit: www.aging.nj.gov. This program is available year-round.
Payment Assistance Gas and Electric (PAGE)
PAGE is funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities through the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA).
PAGE may provide to customers with financial assistance towards their past due bill or if service has been disconnected for non-payment.
Customers must have a past due electric and/or gas utility bill.
To qualify for PAGE, you must:
- Have a balance on your utility bill of at least $100 and be past due
- Meet income eligibility listed in the chart and program guidelines. Income eligibility is zero income to maximum levels shown.
Customers eligible for LIHEAP and (USF) Programs are eligible after applying and completing their LIHEAP/USF application.
Applications are available all year:
- Apply Online
- Download the PAGE application and apply through the local agency.
- Apply through a local agency. Call AHA at 732-982-8710 to find the nearest location.
Maximum Annual income per client/household size.
| Household Size | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | 9 Person | |
| Maximum Annual Income | $69,282 | $90,600 | $111,918 | $133,237 | $154,553 | $175,872 | $179,870 | $183,867 | $187,864 | |
Learn more and view eligibility requirements on NJ Power On, or call 855-389-2204 or 732-982-8710.
NJ SHARES
New Jersey SHARES, Inc. has funds available for PSE&G customers who are behind on their utility bills. Funds must be used for the continuance or restoration of power.
This program provides energy assistance to moderate-income households that do not qualify for federal or state energy programs such as LIHEAP and/or USF. Eligibility is determined by income and household size.
Applications are available all year.
OR
Fill out an electronic application with the assistance of a local community-based organization near you.
You can search for the local community-based organization near you by county, by name or by grant type.
To learn more and view eligibility requirements, visit NJ SHARES or call 1-866-NJSHARES (1-866-657-4273).
