Need Assistance?
We have a number of assistance sources available for customers who need help paying their energy bills.
Special Protections
If you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be eligible for "Special Protection" from termination of service. This means that your natural gas service cannot be shut off. Use our Special Protections form to see if you are eligible and to apply:
State Assistance Programs
This is a list of some energy assistance programs available in Rhode Island.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Agencies
Blackstone Valley
- Blackstone Valley Community Action (401) 723-0227
Cranston
- Comprehensive Community Action (401) 467-7013
East Bay
- East Bay Community Action (401) 683-3322
Northeast
- Tri-Town Community Action (401) 351-2750
Providence
- Providence Community Action (401) 273-0882
- Department of Elderly Affairs (401) 462-3000
South County
- South County Community Action (401) 789-3016
West Bay
- West Bay Community Action (401) 732-4660
The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund
Since 1986, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund has provided energy assistance to Rhode Islanders in temporary crisis who cannot pay their energy bills and do not qualify for federal or state funds. During these uncertain times, local charities need your help more than ever.
You can give warmth to a family in need, suffering from sickness or loss of a job. We matching our customers' donations to the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund on a dollar-for-dollar basis. You can send your check payable to "Good Neighbor" to The Salvation Army at 756 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903,
For more information, visit
The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund* website.
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