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6 resources in Utilities
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Community action agency providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other basic needs. Serves over 35,000 individuals annually across the Greater Bridgeport area.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
Alliance for Community Empowerment (formerly ABCD)
Bridgeport's federally designated Community Action Agency (the renamed ABCD). Runs the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) for the region (winter heating bills, water/sewer help, furnace repair, utility budget plans) and provides hands-on help applying for and renewing SNAP food benefits, including document upload, DSS portal tasks, and pre-screening.
Energy intake by appointment: (203) 384-6904
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
Resource center assisting with utility payment applications, housing applications, identification documentation, and social service connections. Also provides free medical, dental, and mental health care through Sage Healthcare partnership.
Call for hours
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Help paying winter heating bills. Benefits paid directly to utility company or fuel vendor. Recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repair/replacement.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (seasonal program)
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Energize CT / Eversource
Free weatherization services for income-eligible households including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, energy-efficient lighting, and appliance upgrades. Expert energy diagnostics and recommendations.
Phone: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Generation Power CT (formerly Operation Fuel)
Year-round energy assistance for households that fall through the gaps of other programs. Helps pay heating and electric bills for working families and individuals who earn too much for CEAP but still struggle. (Formerly Operation Fuel — rebranded to Generation Power CT in 2025.
Phone: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Need additional help finding utilities?
Call 211