The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (O.T.D.A) offers many programs to help residents: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/. Two of these programs are listed below. 

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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (L.I.H.W.A.P.)

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (L.I.H.W.A.P.) helps low income households pay the cost of water and sewer services. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for water and/or sewer services.

Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.)

The Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular H.E.A.P. benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The Home Energy Assistance Program Application PDF: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/3421.pdf.

See also: HeatSmart Mohawk Valley - https://www.heatsmartmv.org/. HeatSmart Mohawk Valley provides a one-stop solution for homeowners, renters, commercial building owners of any size, schools, farms, and municipalities to explore clean energy upgrades (i.e, heat pumps) for the buildings where residents live and work. Community Energy Advisors at HeatSmart Mohawk Valley can help guide residnts to free energy audit programs, connect them with pre-vetted contractors and engineering firms, and provide detailed information on grants, rebates, tax credits and financing. HeatSmart Mohawk Valley serves all six counties of the Mohawk Valley Economic Region (Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie) as a project of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (M.V.E.E.D.) with assistance from the Otsego County Conservation Association (O.C.C.A.) and funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (N.Y.S.E.R.D.A).