New Hampshire: heating help, rebates and weatherization

Fuel Assistance Program (NH LIHEAP)

Open nowNew HampshireHeating-bill helpRenters can apply

Status: Apply now with your county Community Action Agency (applications accepted until Apr 30, 2027). Payments are expected from Dec 1.

A grant that does not have to be paid back. NH DOE lists benefits up to $2,500 (average about $1,002) depending on income and energy costs; benefits do not count as income for other assistance. It can also help with emergency fuel delivery or shut-off delays.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

Household income up to 60% of state median (NHPR: about $49,000 for one person, nearly $94,000 for a family of four). New Hampshire residence; owners and renters. Local agencies publish the exact guidelines.

Run by

NH Dept. of Energy; local Community Action Agencies

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, propane, gas, electric, wood/pellets

• 2026-12-01: Benefits expected to start flowing
• 2027-04-30: Application deadline (per CAPHR)

Heads up: If you are out of fuel or nearly out before Dec 1, NHPR reports agencies point people to their town or city welfare office for immediate help. Federal FY27 LIHEAP funds were released Oct 9, 2026, but NH benefit amounts can still change; NH DOE's two page versions we saw listed different benefit ranges, so confirm with your agency.

Go to the official page

Sources: NH Dept. of Energy: Fuel Assistance Program · NHPR, Oct 12, 2026 · CAPHR: Fuel Assistance
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)

NHSaves air-source heat pump rebates (2026)

Open nowNew HampshireHeat pump & equipment rebatesRenter rules not stated

Status: Install by the end of 2026 and postmark the rebate form by Jan 30, 2027, while funds last.

$250 per ton standard (limit 5 tons per account). Replacing working permanent electric-resistance heat can earn up to $1,750 per ton more ($2,000 total) for installs on or after Mar 23, 2026 (pre-verification required at NHSaves.com/GetVerified). A Wi-Fi thermostat rebate is also listed.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

Residential electric customer of a participating NH utility; equipment meets the NHSaves qualified list; the pages say rebates are available for a limited time while funds last and can change at any time.

Run by

NHSaves (Eversource, Liberty, Unitil)

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, propane, gas, electric

• 2026-12-31: Install deadline (the NHSaves web page says Dec 30; the form says Dec 31)
• 2027-01-30: Rebate form postmark deadline

Go to the official page

Sources: NHSaves: Heat Pumps · NHSaves 2026 rebate form (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)

Eversource NH Home Energy Performance (income-based offers up to 100% of state median)

Year-roundNew HampshireInsulation & weatherizationRenter rules not stated

Status: Ongoing.

Households at or below 100% of state median income can qualify for enhanced offers, including no-cost health and safety checks, insulation and air sealing, and efficient equipment. Eversource lists up to $6,000 in incentives and 0% home energy improvement loans up to $15,000 for eligible work.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

Eversource lists income ceilings (annual): 1 person under $81,189; 2 $106,171; 3 $131,152; 4 $156,133; 5 $181,115; 6 $206,096. You can also apply without income verification for standard offers.

Run by

Eversource / NHSaves

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, gas, propane, electric

Heads up: Eversource customers; other NH utilities run their own NHSaves programs.

Go to the official page

Sources: Eversource: NH Home Energy Performance
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)

Home Energy Assistance (no-cost weatherization) and Electric Assistance Program

Year-roundNew HampshireInsulation & weatherizationRenters can apply

Status: Ongoing. Electric Assistance applications are accepted year-round (CAPHR).

Covers 100% of the cost to weatherize income-eligible homes and replace inefficient equipment, for homeowners and renters. The Electric Assistance Program gives qualifying customers discounts on monthly electric and gas bills.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

Based on household income and number of members; customers who qualify for fuel assistance, electric assistance or subsidized housing are eligible for the utility program (1-to-4 family homes, per Eversource).

Run by

NHSaves utilities via county Community Action Agencies

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, gas, propane, electric

Go to the official page

Sources: NHSaves: Income-Eligible Energy Assistance · Eversource NH: Income-Eligible Energy Efficiency
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)