Life can be hard, but finding assistance shouldn’t be.
Bill Assistance Webinars
Join our Consumer Advocates for our free webinar, which provides an overview of our energy-savings programs, bill management solutions, and financial assistance options, including the Energy Affordability Program.
Watch the recording of our Bill Assistance Webinar presented in English
Watch the recording of our Bill Assistance Webinar presented in Spanish
Customer Assistance Events
National Grid is here to help with a series of Customer Assistance Events to provide customers with options to manage their energy bills and ways to save money. Meet with assistance program experts and connect with the resources your family needs, all under one roof, all in one day.
Our advocates will be on-site to help you explore options and determine your eligibility for assistance including the following:
- Energy Affordability Program (EAP)
- Payment Plans
- Budget Plan
- Special Protections
If you receive HEAP, Lifeline Telephone Service Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Veterans Disability or Survivors Pension, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Child Health Plus, Utility Guarantee/Direct Vendor Programs, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Safety Net Assistance, or for those living on Tribal Lands – Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Head Start, Tribal TANF, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations please make sure to bring a current year/season’s award letter to enroll in our bill discount for your gas and electric accounts (if you aren’t already enrolled).
All events are free and open to the public. If you're unable to attend, please connect with a Consumer Advocate.
Recurring Events
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Week of the Month |
National Grid Walk-In Office Hours: 9:00 am-1:00 pm |
PEACE Eastside Family Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Food Pantry Hours: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
|
Samaritan Center Hours: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
St. Lucy’s Food Pantry Hours: 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Wyandanch Community Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
N/A |
| 2nd Week of the Month |
N/A |
PEACE Eastside Family Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Food Pantry Hours: 9:30 am-12:00 pm |
Samaritan Center Hours: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
St. Lucy’s Food Pantry Hours: 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Wyandanch Community Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
N/A |
| 3rd Week of the Month |
N/A |
PEACE Eastside Family Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Food Pantry Hours: 9:30 am-12:00 pm |
Samaritan Center Hours: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
St. Lucy’s Food Pantry Hours: 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Wyandanch Community Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
N/A |
| 4th Week of the Month |
N/A |
PEACE Eastside Family Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Food Pantry Hours: 9:30 am-12:00 pm |
Samaritan Center Hours: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
St. Lucy’s Food Pantry Hours: 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Wyandanch Community Resource Center Hours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
N/A |
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 30 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 89-67 162nd St., Jamaica, NY 11432
- Monday, February 2 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 1650 Islip Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717
- Tuesday, February 3 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Friday, February 6 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Brooklyn Community Board 9, 890 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225
- Tuesday, February 10 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Friday, February 13, 2026: 10 am – 2 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 345 Jay St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Friday, February 13, 2026: 10 am – 2 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 2031 Forest Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303
- Friday, February 20, 2026: 11 am – 3 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 1535 Pitkin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Monday, February 23 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 2400 Sunrise Hwy, Bellmore, NY 11710
- Thursday, February 26 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Orleans County Office of the Aging, 14016 NY-31, Albion, NY 14411
- Friday, February 27 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson, 131-15 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11420
- Friday, February 27, 2026: 10 am – 2 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 89-67 162nd St., Jamaica, NY 11432
- Friday, March 6 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Brooklyn Community Board 9, 890 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225
- Tuesday, March 10 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, March 17 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Friday, March 20 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson, 131-15 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11420
- Friday, April 10 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Brooklyn Community Board 9, 890 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225
- Tuesday, April 14 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, April 14 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Friday, April 17 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson, 131-15 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11420
- Friday, May 1 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Brooklyn Community Board 9, 890 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225
- Tuesday, May 12 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Friday, May 15 - 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson, 131-15 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11420
- Tuesday, May 19 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, June 9 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, June 16 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, July 14 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, July 21 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, August 11 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, August 18 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, September 8 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, September 15 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, October 13 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, October 20 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, November 10 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, November 17 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, December 8 - 10:30 am-3:00 pm, Willow Network/Boonville Life Center, 44 East Schuyler St., Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, December 15 - 10:30 am-3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
Energy Affordability Program (EAP) Sign Up Events - Learn how National Grid’s EAP can help lower your energy costs with a monthly bill credit for eligible customers. Join Consumer Advocates for on-site application support with proof of participation in a qualifying program.
- Tuesday, January 20 - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, KBJ McChesney Room, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady, NY 12305
- Wednesday, January 28 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2200 Valley Dr., Syracuse, NY 13207