2025-2026 HEAP Opening Date

Programs: EmPower+
To: Participating Contractors, Hubs, Program Stakeholders
Summary: 2025-2026 HEAP Opening Date
Questions: NYSHEAP@otda.ny.gov

NYSERDA is forwarding along this communication received from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance regarding HEAP assistance:

Dear HEAP Stakeholder,

We are pleased to announce that applications for the Regular benefit component for the 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be accepted beginning December 1, 2025. This information supersedes any prior communication.

We appreciate your patience during this difficult time. We value our continued partnership and thank you for your ongoing dedication to serving New York State’s most vulnerable populations. If you have any questions, you can reach us at NYSHEAP@otda.ny.gov.