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Massachusetts Discount Rate Program

We're there when you need us, offering a special discounted energy rate to Massachusetts customers in need.

To be eligible for our Discount Rate, you need to be a residential customer, who receives one of the benefits listed below, with a household income that meets eligibility requirements and your utility bill is in your name.

The discount is 42% for electric accounts and 25% for gas accounts.

For additional information or guidelines, please contact your local Community Action Agency.

Eligible Programs

You may be eligible for our Discount Rate if you currently receive one or more of the following benefits.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP/Fuel Assistance) *	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) *
State Supplemental Program (SSP) for Qualified Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants*	Veterans Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Surviving Parent or Spouse *
MassHealth – Basic or Standard*	School Breakfast/Lunch Program * (only in towns without free or reduced lunch)
Emergency Assistance for the Elderly, Disabled & Children (EAEDC) *	Veterans Non-Service Disability Pension *
Public or Subsidized Housing *	MA Health Connector Plan Types 1, 2 or 3A *
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) *	Health Safety Net Plan – Primary or Secondary (Not Partial) *
Head Start *	Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutritional Program*
Veterans’ Service Benefits (Chapter 115) *

An eligibility letter is required for programs marked with an asterisk (*). Please enclose a copy with your application.

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