Helpful Energy-Related Phone Numbers

Citizen Action Fuel Group: 1-800-4OIL (1-800-559-4645)

NYSEG Power Partner Program - Energy Assistance Program,
Provides a wide array of assistance through many community partnerships. 800-284-7988

HEAP - The Home Energy Assistance Program. 800-342-3009

Lifeline Telephone Service
Discounted phone service to qualified customers. Available to consumers who participate in Family Assistance, Food Stamps, HEAP, SSI, Veterans disability or surviving spouse pension, or Medicaid. Contact your local telephone company for details.

NON-PROFITS

Opportunities for Otsego
A non-profit that provides comprehensive services to people in need.
Email: ofoinc@stny.rr.com or call 1-800-986-5463 or 607-433-8000.

Consumer Credit Counseling
A non-profit community service organization that provides free and confidential financial counseling. Programs include, financial education, confidential counseling, debt reduction programs.
800-479-6026

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

The New York State Public Service Commission
Electric or gas shutoff: 800-342-3355
HELPLINE (complaints and inquiries on service or billing):
800-342-3377

The New York State Attorney General's Office
Consumer Help Line: 800-771-7755

The New York State Consumer Protection Board
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-697-1220
Do Not Call Registry: 1-866-622-5569