Energy Program
We are accepting applications for Energy Assistance. Please call (203) 748-5422 for a phone interview and to receive an application information.
How is eligibility determined?
| Household Size | Gross Annual Income |
| 1 | $47,764 |
| 2 | $62,460 |
| 3 | $77,157 |
| 4 | $91,854 |
Effective Immediately
May 30, 2026 is the last day to submit an application for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
CAAWC will be accepting applications for the season of 2025-2026 the following ways:
In-Person, Over The Phone, Email, Mail, Pick Up at Office and Online
- Fuel delivery or authorizations deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- Last day to submit deliverable fuel bills will be, Tuesday, June 17, 2026.
- The last day that a household can apply to establish it’s eligibility for benefits is Friday, May 29, 2026.
- Electric, Natural Gas, Oil, Kerosene, Wood, and Wood Pellets CAAWC will be taking applications until May 29, 2026, the link below is where you can find the application to submit with the backup documents for processing.
- Categorical eligibility has been expanded for households:
Categorical Eligibility for Recipients of DSS Cash Programs and Supplemental Security Income (Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), State Supplement Income, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Refugee Cash, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI))
- The Liquid Assets Test is suspended for the 2025-2026 CEAP program year.
- Risk Assessments for Safety Net benefits are suspended for the 2025-2026 CEAP program year.
- 30% threshold requirement eliminated to Rental Assistance Households.
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