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RESOURCES & SUPPORT

HELP WITH HEAT & ENERGY COSTS IN MAINE

With the war in Iran driving up energy costs, many Mainers are facing a hard and expensive winter ahead. But no one has to face it alone. There are free wood banks, assistance programs for overdue bills, help with weatherization, and more. If you’re worried about staying warm this winter, here are some resources to help navigate high costs and low temperatures:

Locate the cheapest oil near you
  • MaineOil.com lets you filter by fuel type and region to view prices at retailers near you so you can find the cheapest option.

Find free firewood
  • WoodBanks.org has a list of free firewood banks in every corner of Maine.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Efficiency Maine Weatherization Incentives
  • If you’re having trouble paying your energy bill and you’ve got overdue balances, your utility company’s arrearage management program could help. Maine.gov has more information, and you can apply directly through your utility company like CMP or Versant. 

Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)
MaineHousing Weatherization Program
Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)
MaineHousing Heat Pump Program
Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP)
Natural Gas Customer Discounts
General Assistance
  • General Assistance helps residents meet immediate needs, including fuel and utilities. Contact your town office to learn more, check your eligibility, and apply. If you are unable to reach your municipal office or you have questions or concerns, you can call the Maine General Assistance toll-free hotline at 1-800-442-6003.

WindowDressers
  • This volunteer-led organization builds insulating window inserts that are provided free of charge to those with low incomes, and at low cost for middle- and higher-income households. Learn more here: https://windowdressers.org/

Heat now
  • CMP and Versant have dedicated resources to help customers manage electricity bills and access heat.

Not sure where to start? 211 Maine is available 24/7 to help connect you to services. Reach out by dialing 211, texting your ZIP code to 898-211, visiting 211maine.org, or emailing info@211maine.org. 


If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. If you need emotional or crisis support, call or text 988.