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Bill Assistance Webinars
Join our free Summer Bill Assistance Webinar, hosted by our Consumer Advocates, to learn about bill management options, payment plans, assistance programs, and other resources that may help you manage your energy bills now and in the future.
Can't attend the live webinar? Register now, and we'll email you the presentation to review at your convenience.
Sign up for our free Bill Assistance Webinar
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
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:
- Tuesday, July 21 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Wednesday, July 22 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, 620 West Ave., Medina, NY 14103
- Friday, July 24 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, National Grid Customer Office, 345 Jay St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Wednesday, July 29 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Albany Public Library - Small Auditorium, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
- Tuesday, August 4 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010
- Tuesday, August 4 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fruit of the City (formerly Fruit Belt Coalition), 150 Maple St., Buffalo, NY 14204
- Tuesday, August 11 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Boonville Life Center at Boonville United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Boonville, NY 13309
- Wednesday, August 12 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Margaret Reany Memorial Library, 19 Kingsbury Ave., St. Johnsville, NY 13452
- Tuesday, August 18 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Friday, August 21 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, The Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willlet St, Fort Plain, NY 13339
- Tuesday, September 1 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010
- Tuesday, September 1 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fruit of the City (formerly Fruit Belt Coalition), 150 Maple St., Buffalo, NY 14204
- Tuesday, September 8 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Boonville Life Center at Boonville United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, September 15 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Wednesday, September 30 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Forestport Town Hall, 10275 State Rt. 28, Forestport, NY 13338
- Tuesday, October 6 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fruit of the City (formerly Fruit Belt Coalition), 150 Maple St., Buffalo, NY 14204
- Tuesday, October 13 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Boonville Life Center at Boonville United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, October 20 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, November 3 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fruit of the City (formerly Fruit Belt Coalition), 150 Maple St., Buffalo, NY 14204
- Tuesday, November 10 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Boonville Life Center at Boonville United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Boonville, NY 13309
- Tuesday, November 17 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Camden Life Center, 20 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
- Tuesday, December 1 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fruit of the City (formerly Fruit Belt Coalition), 150 Maple St., Buffalo, NY 14204
- Tuesday, December 8 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Boonville Life Center at Boonville United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, 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.
- Thursday, July 30 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Salt City Market - Conference Room, 484 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
- Wednesday, September 2 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Niagara County Department of Social Services, 301 10th Street (Resource Room), Niagara Falls, NY 14303
- Wednesday, September 2 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Heart, Love & Soul, 939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305