The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is launching an effort to educate seniors about the energy assistance programs available through the State and how to apply for them.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps directly pay for heating costs while the Universal Service Fund (USF) helps make utility bills affordable by providing a monthly credit.

The application is available through the website link listed below.

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/heausfincomefact.html