Governor Ned Lamont announced a $12.7 million state supplement for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program on October 13. The administration says the money would support eligible households using delivered heating fuel.
The proposal draws on the Federal Cuts Response Fund. Legislative leaders have 24 hours to review and may reject the proposed use, so the announcement should not be read as confirmation that households have already received payments.
Applications for the 2026–27 heating season are open. The announcement gives a family-of-four annual gross-income threshold of $93,681; eligibility varies by household circumstances. Residents can start at ct.gov/heatinghelp or call 2-1-1 to locate their community action agency.
Program-paid fuel deliveries begin November 2. The application deadline is May 31, 2027. The state says households must apply each year.