Connecticut's governor released $12.7 million in state funding to help low-income households afford home heating this winter as heating oil prices surge.
Governor Ned Lamont announced the allocation from Connecticut's Federal Cuts Response Fund to supplement the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), which serves households struggling with heating costs. The funding will allow eligible households to receive their full CEAP benefits at once rather than exhausting one benefit before accessing the next.
The state anticipates serving approximately 94,291 households statewide this winter, including about 32,893 deliverable fuel households. CEAP prioritizes vulnerable households, including those with individuals ages 60 or older, children under age 6, and individuals with disabilities.
Households may qualify if their annual gross income is at or below 60 percent of the state median income, which is $93,681 for a family of four in federal fiscal year 2027. Those receiving certain means-tested benefits—including SNAP, Temporary Family Assistance, and Supplemental Security Income—may qualify through categorical income eligibility.
Applications for the 2026-2027 heating season are now being accepted. The last day to apply is May 31, 2027, and the first day for program-paid fuel deliveries is November 2, 2026.