Geoff Luxenberg

Dear Neighbor,

During the fifth annual Heating Assistance Awareness Month this November, I want to highlight programs available to help pay or lower heating bills and keep homes warm this winter. 

Energy Efficiency: 

• Take advantage of energy efficiency programs, incentives, and tips to help you save money and reduce your overall energy use during the colder months.
• Renters need permission from their landlords to participate.
• Click here to learn about Energy Efficiency Programs

Winter Protection:

• If you provide proof of qualifying household income or public assistance benefits you receive for at least one household member, your service cannot be shut off between November 1st and May 1st, with no late payment charges.
• Residents are encouraged to check if they qualify for service shut-off protection while applying for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
• When participating in Winter Protection, you're encouraged to continue paying as much of your bill as possible, since the full amount will still be owed at the end of the protection period.
• Click here to learn about Winter Protection

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP):

• Apply to get up to $645 towards your heating bill from CEAP.
• Apply for CEAP online, by phone, or through your local Community Action Agency (CAA). Find your local CAA at 211.ct.org or call 211.
• The last day to apply for CEAP benefits is May 29th, 2026.
• Click here to learn about CEAP

Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance:

• Provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses.
• GPCT energy programs are available to income-eligible households making up to 75% SMI gross household income.
• Each income-eligible household that receives a GPCT Energy Assistance Award will receive up to $500 toward a future fuel delivery or toward a past-due utility bill.
• For the best chance of approval, and to make full use of this once-per-12-months grant, GPCT strongly encourages households to apply for assistance when you are most in need. GPCT has three remaining Energy Assistance Application Cycles for this winter season:
  • November 2nd-10th, 2025
  • January 2nd-10th, 2026
  • March 2nd-10th, 2026
• The current application cycle is open now through November 10th
• Click here to learn more about GPCT Emergency Energy Assistance

Make sure to look out for these emails, and follow me on Facebook for the latest Manchester updates. And remember if you or someone you know requires assistance, please feel free to contact me on my personal cell at (860) 335-2023 or email me at Geoff.Luxenberg@cga.ct.gov.

Sincerely,

Geoff Luxenberg
State Representative