New York HEAP offers up to $990 per household for heating aid; 1.5M expected to benefit

New York state is providing up to $990 per household through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for heating costs, with an estimated 1.5 million households expected to receive aid. The program targets low-income residents, requiring specific documentation to apply. This is a routine annual assistance program, not a new crisis response, but its scale and funding level are notable for winter energy affordability.