Payment Assistance Programs
Struggling to pay your natural gas bills? We’re here to help.
Sometimes life can be challenging. If you’re experiencing financial hardship or live on a fixed income, there are grants available to help manage your energy bills. NJNG also offers no-interest payment plans to help you get back on track.
Income guidelines are higher than you may expect. For instance, a family of four with an income of up to $160,276 may qualify. Scroll down to view income guidelines and for more details on each program.
Contact us at 800-221-0051 (say “energy assistance” at the prompt) or email energyassist@njng.com to learn more.
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will be processing applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF)*† for customers who have not applied previously. The USF program helps to make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for qualified low-income households. To learn about eligibility requirements and start the application process, contact NJNG's Energy Assistance at 800-221-0051 or energyassist@njng.com.
2025 Energy Assistance Days
This October, NJNG’s Energy Assistance team will be coming to a location near you to provide personal guidance on energy assistance programs.
Our team alongside community action agencies will guide you through available resources and provide in-person support to help make the energy assistance application process easier.
- Social security cards for all household members
- Government-issued ID
- Proof of residence — mortgage/tax bill or lease from landlord
- Recent natural gas and electricity bills
- Proof of income for all household members over the age of 18 including, but not limited to, employment/pay stubs, unemployment, SSI, pension, self-employment federal tax income, rental income and TANF
October Events
Neptune
Wednesday, October 1
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Neptune Township Senior Center
1607 Corlies Ave.
Union Beach
Thursday, October 2
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Municipal Building
650 Poole Ave.
Belmar
Tuesday, October 7
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First Baptist Church
410 9th Ave.
Long Branch
Wednesday, October 8
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Long Branch Library
328 Broadway
Red Bank
Tuesday, October 14
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lunch Break
121 Drs James Parker Blvd.
Aberdeen New!
Monday, October 20
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aberdeen Township - Cliffwood Beach Community Center
651 Prospect Ave.
Keyport, NJ 07735
Howell
Thursday, October 23
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Municipal Building
4567 Route 9 North
Keansburg
Monday, October 27
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Keansburg Fire Company #1
13 Manning Place
Barnegat
Friday, October 10
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ocean Township Community Center
239 11th Street
Bayville
Wednesday, October 15
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Barnabas Church
Fr. Brennan Hall
33 Woodland Rd.
Toms River
Friday, October 17
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
JBJ Soul Kitchen
1769 Hooper Avenue
Manchester
Friday, October 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Manchester Township Town Hall
1 Colonial Drive
Toms River
Wednesday, October 29
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Luke’s Catholic Church
1674 Old Freehold Rd.
Rockaway
Thursday, October 9
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Care Center of NJ Food for Hope
140 Green Pond Rd.
Victory Gardens
Wednesday, October 22
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nourish Victory Gardens
347 S. Salem St.
Dover, NJ
2026 Income Guidelines
Household Size
1
2
3
4
Maximum Income Limits
$83,344
$108.988
$134,632
$160,276
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
LIHEAP is a federal program administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
It provides a grant applied directly to your utility bill to help pay for heating costs and medically necessary cooling expenses.
The LIHEAP application is also used to apply for the Universal Service Fund program.
Customers with household income at or below 60% of the State Median Income may apply.
You can self-screen to determine your LIHEAP eligibility here.
Apply online or through a CAP agency near you.
Download and print application
Income Eligibility by Household Size
(Monthly Pre-Tax Maximum Limits)
1 = $3,991
2 = $5,219
3 = $6,448
4 = $7,676
5 = $8,904
6 = $10,132
You must apply by June 30 for LIHEAP benefits. Emergency assistance funds are available March 15 to June 30, 2025 while funds last; eligible households can receive up to an $800 credit applied directly to their energy bills.
To apply, contact your state-designated CAP agency.
For eligible customers, USF provides a monthly credit directly to your NJNG bill.
Income eligibility is aligned to LIHEAP, 60% of the median income threshold.
USF helps cover energy costs over 2% or 4% of your income (depending on heat source) up to $2,160 per year.
USF customers will only be able to participate in Fresh Start once in a five-year period. NJNG will screen USF enrollees upon entry into the USF program to determine if they have received Fresh Start during the prior five years. If the customer:
- Has not received Fresh Start during the prior five years; and
- Has an overdue balance of $60 or more, NJNG will automatically enroll the customer into the Fresh Start program.
- Learn more
- You can self-screen to determine your USF eligibility here.
- Apply online or through a CAP agency near you.
- Download and print application
Income Eligibility by Household Size
(Monthly Pre-Tax Maximum Limits)
1 = $3,991
2 = $5,219
3 = $6,448
4 = $7,676
5 = $8,904
6 = $10,132
Lifeline provides a combined annual $225 grant for natural gas and electricity costs to seniors and individuals with disabilities.
The program is administered by the Department of Human Services.
Eligible customers must be a N.J. resident, age 65 or older or between ages 18 and 64 and receiving Social Security Disability benefits.
For 2025, income limits are set at less than $53,446 for a single person or at $60,690 if married.
Through SHARES, grants are available to assist income-qualified households who are experiencing an unanticipated financial crisis. Eligibility depends on the customer's financial needs and their history of making good faith payments with their natural gas and electric utility companies. These grants can provide up to $700 and $500 per each utility to reconnect or continue their service.
You can self-screen to determine your eligibility here. Click on the links below to apply for the specific program:
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (NJBPU PAGE) Program Application
https://sharesnation.org/nj-bpu-page-program-apply/
NJ SHARES Energy Assistance Grant Application
https://sharesnation.org/nj-shares-energy-grant-apply/
NJ SHARES SMART Utility Assistance Program Application
https://sharesnation.org/njshares-smart-utility-assistance-apply/
Income Eligibility by Household Size
(Monthly Pre-Tax Limits)
|
NJ SHARES Energy Assistance Grant |
NJBPU PAGE & NJ SHARES SMART |
|
1 = $3,992 - $6,652 |
1 = $0 - $6,652 |
|
2 = $5,220 - $8,699 |
2 = $0 - $8,699 |
|
3 = $6,449 - $10,746 |
3 = $0 - $10,746 |
|
4 = $7,677 - $12,793 |
4 = $0 - $12,793 |
|
5 = $8,905 - $14,840 |
5 = $0 - $14,840 |
|
6 = $10,133 - $16,887 |
6 = $0 - $16,887 |
NJNG's GOW fund provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help households unanticipated financial hardship reconnect or continue their natural gas service.
Start your application process today; click here.
Call 800-221-0051 and say "energy assistance" at the prompt.
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS (Improving Energy Efficiency)
This is a free home energy improvement and education program for qualified low-income households.
Certified contractors will install free energy-saving measures in your home to help lower energy bills.
Comfort Partners is available to any N.J. household with significant energy use, with household income at or below specific limits.
Click here for more information, eligibility requirements and to apply.
The program assists eligible elderly, handicapped and low-income individuals in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and helping them save energy.
The Home Weatherization Program for eligible moderate-income customers from SAVEGREEN is the first step to improving the efficiency and comfort of your home.
Once qualified, you can receive up to $14,000* in weatherization measures to help reduce your energy bills and make your home more comfortable all year long. The program starts with a no-cost energy assessment to identify energy-saving opportunities in your home, and may include insulation, air sealing and other energy-saving measures.
Click here to learn more, for eligibility requirements and to apply.
*Terms and conditions apply. You must be a NJNG residential customer whose primary residence is a single- or in a multi-family dwelling with up to three units. You must own your home for a minimum of one year. Homes 0-5 years old or under a builder’s warranty are excluded. If you’re a renter, you must obtain consent from your landlord. Both renters and homeowners must meet the income guidelines. Visit savegreen.com/residential/income-qualified-programs/home-weatherization for more information.