Central Hudson Payment Assistance Programs and Services for Seniors
Location(s): 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact Information: 845-452-2700 or (800) 527-2714
Website: Central Hudson Services for Seniors
Sponsoring Agency: Central Hudson, Central Hudson Payment Assistance Programs
Additional Information:
- Serves Dutchess County
- Languages: Resources Available
- Call for information
- Business Hours: M-F 8 am - 6 pm Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
- Programs offered include: Budget Billing, Deferred Payment Agreements, Extra Security Plan, Good Neighbor Fund, Life Support Program, Help During Hospitalization, and Third Party Notification
EmPower New York
Location(s): PO Box 2489, Syracuse, NY 13220-2489
Contact Information: 1-800-263-0960
Website: EmPower New York
Sponsoring Agency: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), NYSERDA
Additional Information:
- Applications available at the Dutchess County Office for the Aging
- Provides "free" energy saving measures for your home
- Provides tips and strategies on how to better manage energy usage on a daily basis
- Identifies and fixes energy-related health and safety concerns
- Must be HEAP eligible or participate in a utility payment program or have a household income below 60% of state median income.
- Homeowner or renter (in building up to 4 units)
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Location(s): Dutchess County Office For The Aging, 114 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (60 and older only)
Dutchess County Department of Community & Family Services, 60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
Contact Information: 845-486-2555 - Office For The Aging
845-486-3250 - Department of Community & Family Services
Website: Home Energy Assistance Program
Sponsoring Agency: DC Department of Community & Family Services (DCFS), DCFS HEAP
Additional Information:
- Serves Dutchess County
- Opens in the Fall & closes in the Spring
- Call for information
- Business Hours: M-F 9 am- 5 pm at the Office for the Aging
- Income eligible program
- Applications accepted by mail, fax, or in person
- Application available online at the above website
New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) Energy Assistance Program
Location(s): Terravest Corporate Park, 35 Milan Rd, Brewster, NY 10509
Contact Information: 1-800-572-1111
Website: NYSEG Energy Assistance Program
Sponsoring Agency: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, NYSEG
Additional Information:
- Serves Eastern Dutchess County
- Available during the heating season, when program funds are available
- Must have received a NYSEG termination notice
- Languages: Resources Available
- Call for information (845-877-9272)
- Business Hours (phone): M-F 7 am- 7 pm. Office open for walk-in M-F 8am - 4:30pm
- Must be a NYSEG customer. HEAP grant customers eligible for monthly bill credit
- Qualified households eligible for arrears forgiveness
- Program enrollment available as space permits
Project SHARE (New York State Electric and Gas Corporation)
Location(s): Dutchess County Community Action Partnership, 3414 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Contact Information: 845-877-9272
Website: NYSEG Project SHARE
Sponsoring Agency: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, NYSEG
Additional Information:
- Serves Eastern Dutchess County
- Available during heating season and while funding lasts
- Languages: English and Spanish
- Call Dutchess County Community Action Dover Plains office for appointment to apply.
- Business Hours: M-F 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
- Must have an active NYSEG account and meet HEAP income guidelines. All other assistance programs must be exhausted.
- Must have received a termination notice
- Active duty military and well discharged veterans may qualify regardless of income.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Location(s): 84 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact Information: 845-452-5104 x127
Fax: 800-621-7158
E-mail: info@dutchesscap.org
Website: Weatherization Assistance Program
Sponsoring Agency: Dutchess County Community Action Agency, Inc., Community Action Partnership
Additional Information:
- Applications and referrals available at Office for the Aging
- Provides "free" energy saving measures for your home
- Performs energy audits
- Business Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Identifies and fixes energy-related health and safety conditions
- Must be HEAP eligible
- Homeowner or renter (in a building of up to 4 units)
