• Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) administers federally-funded energy assistance programs. If you do not find what you are looking for, search the main DSS website.s programs and services or call 1-800-842-1132 for public inquiries about Connecticut energy assistance programs.

• Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies are the primary sites that take energy assistance applications. To find the Community Action Agency in your area, visit http://www.cafca.org/members.htm, or call 2-1-1.

• Operation Fuel

Operation Fuel provides funding to local fuel banks for emergency energy assistance, with most assistance going to state residents who do not qualify for government assistance. For information on applying for assistance, see Fuel Banks, or call 2-1-1.

• Fuel Banks

To find fuel banks that serve your area, go to www.operationfuel.org/NetworkCoverage_2005-06.pdf for a list of fuel banks funded by Operation Fuel and call 2-1-1, which may have other listings.

• 2-1-1(INFOLINE)

• Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P)

Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) is an electric distribution company that provides electricity to most of the state not served by UI, including 149 towns in Connecticut.
      - Residential customer general information
      - Financial assistance programs
      - Services for special needs customers
      - Energy saving programs

• Yankee Gas

Yankee Gas is a gas distribution company that serves 71 towns in Connecticut.
      - Home Customer Energy Assistance
      - Home Customer Matching Payment Program
      - Service Disconnection Protection
      - Weatherization Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)
      - Winter Protection Plan
      - Budget Payment Plan

• Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG)

Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) distributes gas to customers in the Hartford-New Britain area and Greenwich. For information about CNG energy assistance, go to the following websites:
      - The Connecticut Energy Foundation or call 860-560-5800.
      - Human Resources Agency or call 860-225-1084.

• Southern Connecticut Gas (SNG)

Southern Connecticut Gas (SNG) distributes gas to customers in southern Connecticut.
      - SNG links to energy assistance programs, energy efficiency and conservation tips, and state loans
      - SNG Service / Budget options
      - SNG Matching Payment Plan

• OneThing CT

OneThing, created by Govoner Rell, is a statewide effort calling for residents to do "one thing" to save energy (and money) and help the environment.

• Energy & Environmental Building Association

The trade organization for energy-efficient builders.  Link to "Building Info Central" and "Communications."

• United Illuminating Company (UI)