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UTILITY & ENERGY

Utility and energy assistance

Bill assistance, shutoff protections, water help, and energy savings programs for North Brunswick households.

Utility bills are one of the largest monthly expenses for many households. If you are struggling to pay electric, natural gas, water, or sewer bills — or simply looking for ways to lower monthly costs — assistance may be available.

This section brings together New Jersey’s major utility assistance programs, energy saving resources, and consumer protections in one place. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, you may qualify for one or more of these programs.

THIS SECTION MAY HELP YOU

WHERE SHOULD I START?

Start with your situation

Help paying the bill

LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Lower monthly costs

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Behind on payments

PAGE Program

Past-due balance

Fresh Start Program

Facing a shutoff

Utility Shutoff Protection

Water or sewer bill

Water Bill Assistance

Lower bills long term

Weatherization Assistance Program

UTILITY & ENERGY GUIDES

Nine guides in this section

LIHEAP

Federal assistance with heating and energy costs, including crisis situations.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Ongoing monthly credits that lower electric and gas bills.

PAGE Program

Help paying overdue gas and electric bills and preventing shutoffs.

Fresh Start Program

Addressing past-due balances and restoring affordable service.

Utility Shutoff Protection

Your rights, winter protections, and what to do with a shutoff notice.

Water Bill Assistance

Help with water and sewer bills, including reconnection assistance.

Weatherization Assistance

Free or reduced-cost efficiency improvements that lower bills long term.

Community Solar Program

Electric bill credits from shared solar — no panels, renters welcome.

PSE&G Home Energy Assessment

A professional look at home energy use, plus rebates and incentives.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Who to call

NJ Utility Assistance Hotline

Program questions, application requirements, and local agencies that process applications.

NJ Board of Public Utilities

Apply for SNAP benefits and get help with eligibility or an existing case.

NJ 2-1-1

Emergency financial assistance, nonprofits, and community resources for utility costs.

NORTH BRUNSWICK SAVES TIP

Do not assume you have to choose just one program — many households qualify for several at once.

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