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Energy assistance

Payment Assistance Programs

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We provide bill payment assistance to meet your needs. Scroll down to view a list of energy assistance programs and resources.

Struggling to pay your natural gas bills? We’re here to help.

Sometimes life can be challenging. If you’re experiencing financial hardship or live on a fixed income, there are grants available to help manage your energy bills. NJNG also offers no-interest payment plans to help you get back on track.

Income guidelines are higher than you may expect. For instance, a family of four with an income of up to $153,514 may qualify. Scroll down to view income guidelines and for more details on each program.

Contact us at 800-221-0051 (say “energy assistance” at the prompt) or email energyassist@njng.com to learn more about the programs, eligibility and how to apply.

Payment Center Assistance

On select days beginning March 17 through June 30, 2025, local community agencies including Community Affairs and Resource Center, Affordable Housing Alliance and SHARES will be on site at NJNG’s Asbury Park and Lakewood walk-in payment centers to help determine your eligibility and assist with the application process.

Asbury Park
633 Lake Ave

Monday and Friday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 17, 21, 24 and 31
April 4, 11, 14, 25 and 28
May 2, 5, 9, 12, 19 and 30
June 2, 6, 9, 13, 20, 27 and 30

Lakewood
775 Vassar Avenue

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, March 28
Monday, April 21
Friday, May 16
Monday, June 23

The income guideline table below represents N.J. Board of Public Utilities Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (NJBPU PAGE) Program eligibility guidelines. To view more information, click on the individual program* guidelines below. You can apply for assistance online, at a Community Action Partnership (CAP) agency near you or call the N.J. Infoline at 2-1-1.

2025 Income Guidelines

Household Size

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2

3

4

Maximum Income Limits

$79,827

$104,390

$128,952

$153,514

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS (Improving Energy Efficiency)

Need More Information?
Contact NJNG’s Energy Assistance team at 800-221-0051 (say “Energy Assistance” at the prompt)
or EnergyAssist@NJNG.com.