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:

• Special Protections (pdf) (English)

State Assistance Programs This is a list of some energy assistance programs available in Rhode Island.

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program* (LIHEAP)
• Rhode Island State Energy Office LIHEAP/WAP Statewide Service Agencies and Areas Served *

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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