NEED HELP PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILLS?
Norwescap supports income-eligible residents in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren Counties with a comprehensive range of energy solutions. Through programs like LIHEAP and USF, we offer vital utility bill assistance to help families stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. In addition, we provide access to our Solar Farm Plots program—an affordable way to reduce electric costs using clean, renewable energy. Our services also include weatherization, lead remediation, and other in-home energy upgrades designed to improve efficiency, safety, and long-term cost savings.
New Ways to Apply for Energy Assistance
Norwescap is making it easier than ever to apply for help with your energy bills. In addition to traditional application options, we now offer convenient tools and in-person support to guide you through the process.
What We Offer
Assistance includes help paying utility bills (electric, gas, oil), emergency heating funding, summer cooling help, weatherization, lead remediation, and other in-home efficiency services.
Who’s Eligible
Residents in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren Counties who meet NJ income eligibility and submit a complete application with required documentation. Incomplete applications aren’t processed until all documents are received.
For income limits and fact sheet, click here: English version | Versión en español.
How to Apply
Apply online, create an account online via NJDCAid, click link below:
- Online: Apply via NJDCAid Portal
- Paper: Upon Request Only
Apply at an Application Station
Our Application Stations are self-service kiosks where you can:
- Start or complete your LIHEAP or USF application
- Scan and upload required documents
- Get step-by-step instructions in a private, secure setting
Reserve time at a station near you: Book an Application Station Appointment
Locations
Hunterdon County
- 84 Park Ave, Suite E104, Flemington, NJ 08822
Middlesex County
- 211 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Elijah’s Promise)
Somerset County
- 120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Sussex County
- 17 Church St. (back of church), Newton NJ, 07860
- 37 Main St., Sussex, NJ, 07461
Warren County
- 350 Marshall St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
- 352 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Upload Documents Online
Already have your paperwork ready? You can now securely upload your documents online through our new portal.
Access Our Document Upload Portal
LIHEAP Days – Application Assistance Events
Need extra help filling out your application? Join us for LIHEAP Days, where our trained staff will walk you through the process in person. These special events are designed to answer your questions, check your documents, and make sure your application is complete.
View upcoming events: LIHEAP Days – Open Enrollment Assistance
Schedule a Phone Call with Our Team
Prefer to speak with someone directly? You can schedule a phone call with a Norwescap Energy Assistance team member. We’ll answer your questions, walk you through the application, and help make sure you have the right documents ready.
Book a phone appointment today: Schedule a Call
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Eligibility requirements for each program vary. Please visit the NJ Department of Community Affairs website to learn more about each program.
What documents do I need for application?
Usually proof of income, utility bill, and ID. Full checklist shared during application.
Can I apply for both programs?
Yes, most residents qualify for Energy Assistance and may subscribe to Solar Farm Plots independently.
Learn more about:
Our Lead-Safe Program is designed to identify and address lead-based paint hazards in homes, ensuring a safer environment for children and pregnant women.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Our Weatherization program is committed to reducing energy costs for vulnerable families, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and households with children, by delivering critical energy efficiency improvements.
Norwescap’s Solar Farm Plots offer no-income‑limit access to clean energy and electricity savings for JCP&L and PSE&G customers.
Other Programs that can provide assistance
Housing Support
Norwescap’s Housing Support Team helps individuals and families along the full spectrum of housing needs, from people who are at risk of experiencing homelessness to those working to purchase their first home.
Financial Empowerment Centers
Norwescap’s Financial Empowerment Centers help people develop the financial habits and assets to achieve their dreams.
Food Bank
Norwescap’s Food Bank is dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste in New Jersey.
