NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — In response to skyrocketing rates from Con Edison and other power companies, New York City is rolling out a program to provide some relief to customers.
The City has already begun to contact thousands of New Yorkers about the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program. This free program could help eligible households save up to $33 a month on electric bills and up to $135 on gas bills.
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To qualify, households must meet the following requirements:
Have an active residential electric or natural gas account with a participating New York utility
Provide complete documentation of your entire household’s income for the last month
The Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice and the Public Engagement Unit will continue outreach and meet commuters where they are.
Teams will engage with New Yorkers and show them how to apply. The goal is to assist residents with low to moderate incomes, focusing on the most vulnerable communities.
Click here to apply online.
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