Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC)

Having difficulty paying your energy bill?

The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC) is here to help!

CAAWC operates the CT Energy Assistance Program that provides heating assistance to eligible households in the following towns:

Bethel
Bridgewater
Brookfield
Canaan
Cornwall
Danbury
Darien
Greenwich
Kent
New Fairfield

New Milford
Newtown
New Canaan
North Canaan
Redding
Ridgefield
Roxbury

Salisbury
Sharon
Sherman
Stamford
Warren
Washington
Weston
Wilton

Learn how can HES-IE help you

Reach out to CAAWC to get energy assistance with your current bill. Also connect with Home Comfort Practice for FREE/Low-cost weatherization and energy efficiency service known as Home Energy Solutions. These energy efficiency solutions prevent your bills from getting out of hand in the first place. If you're eligible for energy assistance you're probably eligible for FREE energy assessment and weatherization service: Home Energy solutions - Income Eligible (HES-IS). This program saves users an average of $1,600 and it's completely free for households that meet the income requirements.

Step 1) Check Your Eligibility for HES-IE

COMMON MISTAKE: choosing to only sort out unpaid utility bills, without preventing future high energy costs.

Easily do both now! It's FREE for income-elgible households!

Step 1: Check you HES-IE Eligibility

This will stop the energy bills from piling up!

Check Your Eligibility for HES-IE

"Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible" or "HES-IE" for short, is offered free-of-charge for income eligible applicants that provides expert diagnostics, weatherization services, upgrade recommendations & energy efficiency rebates. Save an average of $1,600 from a single 4-6 hour no-cost visit. Though HES is not required to get energy assistance, it is a valuable program that any household struggling with energy bills should consider.

Step 2: Get Free Energy Assistance

This will help you pay your current utility bills!

Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut has been helping people, improving lives and strengthening communities since 1965. CAAWC is accepting applications for energy assistance for the season of 2021-2022. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for energy assistance in with CAAWC

Where is the Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC) located?

What heating sources does this program cover? Is it only for electricity and natural gas?

How do I contact the CAAWC?

Are there other options for energy assistance in the Greater Danbury & Greater Stamford area?

Yes! Operation Fuel provides emergency energy bill assistance to lower and middle income working families, needy elderly, the disabled and others in the midst of a financial crisis, such as a job loss or a medical emergency. The organization targets those who have exhausted federal benefits and programs and helps prevent residents from having their utility or heating service terminated due to lack of payment.

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