Heating Assistance Is Available For Our Customers

Do you need help paying for your fuel bills this winter?

The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) application window is currently open for the 2025-2026 season and will remain open until May 29, 2026. While the government shutdown did cause a delay in the release of federal funding, the state of Connecticut used its own funds to continue the program and process applications. The federal funds were released on December 2, 2025, allowing the process to continue without interruption of service. CEAP is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with local Community Action Agencies.

Important Things to Know about CEAP:

• Benefit amounts: $295-$645 for the 2025-2026 season, based on household size, income, and heating source.
• Payment process: Benefits are paid directly to Spring Brook Ice & Fuel.
• Extra Help: Households using deliverable fuels (in Spring Brook’s case, heating oil) may be eligible for additional fuel deliveries. CEAP recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repairs or replacement.

Who is Eligible for CEAP?

Your household may be eligible for CEAP if you can answer YES to the following questions:

• Are you a Connecticut resident?
• Do you meet one of the following income guidelines?
  • You receive food stamps (SNAP), SSI, TANF, or other benefits from the Department of Social Services
  • Your annual household income falls at or below 60% of the state’s median income

How do you apply for CEAP?

You can apply online, by phone, by email, by mail, or in person at your local Community Action Agency (CAA).  

For complete information on applying, please visit the CEAP website. 

Spring Brook Ice & Fuel offers additional ways for our customers to pay less for their fuel and heating equipment installations, including heating oil discounts and payment options, Watercress Financial home improvement financing, low-cost equipment financing through the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF), and a variety of loans through Energize CT. For information about these programs, contact Spring Brook Ice & Fuel.