There are two other fuel assistance programs available: Operation Fuel, and (CHAP) Contingency Heating Assistance Program.

Operation Fuel is a private, non profit energy assistance program for people who need emergency help with energy bills and are not eligible for state or federal assistance. In general, eligible households have incomes between 150 percent and 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. The maximum Operation Fuel assistance available is $400 per household for the heating season. Payments are made directly to the company that supplies the household with the heating fuel or utility services. Applications are available at the local fuel bank. Applicants are encouraged to call the fuel bank in the area for appointments. Applicants should bring verification of income and their fuel dealer's name and account number, or their latest utility bills. Call 2-1--1, or visit Operation Fuel for the nearest local fuel bank.

The CHAP is now available. Households with incomes up to 60 percent of the state median income, that are not eligible for CEAP, may be eligible for assistance through CHAP. Qualified households can receive a $300 payment for their heat. For instance, a household of (one person is eligible if the household member's income is under $28,767. A two-person household is eligible if their income is under $37,619.

Please Note: To see if you are within the income limits for the CHAP eligibility or to set up an appointment to apply, please call your local CAA by referring to the list below. For further information please call 2-1*-1 or visit www.ct.gov/staywarm.