Norwescap Housing and Energy Services proudly assists low income individuals and families with their heating and cooling costs to alleviate the burden and stressors associated with high energy and utility costs.
The programs offered through Norwescap Housing and Energy Services include:
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
Weatherization Assistance Program
USF (Universal Service Fund)
Safe & Affordable Housing
Universal Service Fund (USF)
The USF program was created by the Board of Public Utilities to help make energy bills more affordable for low income customers. The program provides funds to assist eligible households to lower the amount that they have to pay for their gas and electric bills.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants must apply for LIHEAP to receive consideration for USF.
Safe & Affordable Housing
The Safe Housing Program assists with small home repairs to improve the health, safety, and well-being of the elderly.
Must be a senior citizen. There are no income guidelines or application to be considered
Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with their heating and cooling costs and to make provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel/utility assistance. The program serves individuals and families who reside in Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren or Sussex counties.
Eligibility:
- Must complete and submit a LIHEAP application for any Norwescap Housing and Energy programs
- In need assistance with a fuel/utility bill
- Must be income eligible
- Household must be responsible for paying heating/cooling costs directly to the fuel/utility supplier
- Other specific requirements depending on assistance program on the LIHEAP application
- Resident of Hunterdon, Somerset, Sussex or Warren
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program assists elderly, handicapped, and low income persons in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy.
Eligibility:
- Must complete and submit an application for any Norwescap Housing and Energy programs
- In need assistance with a fuel/utility bill
- Must be income eligible
- Household must be responsible for paying heating/cooling costs directly to the fuel/utility supplier
- Resident of Hunterdon, Sussex or Warren
Application Information
Deadline for Applications: August 31st*
Applications are accepted from October 1st to August 31st**
First time participants must contact the office at 908-454-4778 for an application
Application
Households who have moved since the prior heating season must contact the office for an application at 908-454-4778
Clients will receive a recertification from the State of New Jersey.
Applications can be mailed to:
Norwescap
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg NJ 08865
Applications can also be dropped off in person Monday-Friday between 8:30-4:30 pm with the outside envelope marked LIHEAP.
*Unless extended by the State of New Jersey
Sussex:
973-209-7549
Warren:
908-454-4778
Hunterdon:
908-782-0612
Somerset:
908-685-3033
If you are interested in applying for LIHEAP services, please download in PDF format. If you have any questions, or difficulty with this process, please call the office at 908-454-4778.
Additional Resources:
Information Sheet and Income Guidelines
NJ Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Agency Information Managers List
State of NJ – Department of Community Affairs – Energy Assistance