ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, November 12, 2025 – As the arrival of seasonal cold weather quickly approaches the region, South Jersey Gas wants to remind customers that several federal and state assistance programs are available to help manage winter energy costs.
“At South Jersey Gas, we’re committed to ensuring that our customers have access to safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service no matter their financial circumstances,” said Bubba Schomber, President and COO, South Jersey Gas. “With winter on the horizon, our dedicated Energy Assistance teams are proactively building awareness around resources, tips and tools that customers can leverage to meet their energy needs now and well into the future.”
In response to the ongoing economic challenges experienced by residential utility customers, the following assistance programs are available for low- to moderate-income families. For instance, a family of four can make up to $160,276 and may be eligible to receive assistance through the SHARES/ PAGE program. South Jersey Gas’ Energy Assistance team is available to help customers determine if they are eligible for any of these services and identify which program is suitable for each household.
The programs available to customers include the following:
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federally funded energy assistance to help low- to moderate-income families meet their energy needs. LIHEAP also offers an added emergency crisis benefit component, offering eligible applicants an additional benefit to maintain or restore service. Grants are provided on an average of $300. Emergency LIHEAP is an additional grant of up to $800. LIHEAP accepts applications from October 1 through June 30 each year and accepts applications for its ancillary emergency grant from March 16 through June 30 each year. For more information on the application process or to apply online, visit the Department of Community Affairs’ website www.energyassistance.nj.gov.