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DOWNLOAD THE FULL 2011/2012 ENERGY AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE GUIDE (PDF)
New Jersey Guide to Meeting Basic Utility Needs
Local and State Resources Available Now to Assist with Increasing Utility Costs and Related Expenses
NJ 2-1-1 has been publishing the New Jersey Guide to Meeting Basic Utility Needs since 2008. It is updated every year to reflect the utility assistance programs and resources that are available in our state. On each page of our site devoted to utility assistance you will see a link at the top of the page to the PDF file of this Guide that you can download. The web pages that follow reflect the same information.
The purpose of the Guide and its companion Web pages is to connect New Jersey residents affected by the increasing cost of utilities with established programs throughout the state that have been designed to ease their financial burdens. The Guide lists information on many programs and agencies. Updates and verification are on-going.
This Guide begins with a description of the programs and services that are available throughout the state and continues with listings of local contact information and links to associated applications and income eligibility tables where applicable. On every page there is a tan box in the upper right corner that will help you navigate through the site.
Many individuals and families in our state are facing very difficult financial hardships. If you are unable to pay your utility bills or are finding it increasingly difficult, reach out for help by exploring public assistance programs and call your utility company to find out about the services and payment options that they offer that might be of assistance to you.
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services. Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller. You can also search the database of services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of financial distress or for life’s everyday situations.
Page last modified on 11.1.11
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