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How to Help
Governor Lynch has called on state officials, as well as the business community, churches and civic organizations, to work together to help those in need through this winter. A team of volunteers, directed by the Office of Energy and Planning, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, will be mobilizing a volunteer effort to help vulnerable citizens prepare for the winter and to ensure that everyone has a safe and warm place to go.
StayWarmNH Volunteer Winterization Training Video
Release and Waiver of Liability 
If you are volunteering, please print waiver, sign, and fax both pages to the NH Charitable Foundation at (603) 225-1700. Alternatively, you can send a signed, scanned pdf to Laura Richardson (at laura.richardson@nh.gov). Please do this prior to your volunteer effort. If this is not possible, please e-mail or phone us for further instructions at 271-2155. Thank you!
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Where to Get Help
If you are having trouble with your winter heating costs, please CONTACT US for assistance.
Many resources are available to assist you with winter heating costs. Please click on the links below for help:
Weatherization and Fuel Assistance Program Brochure
Help From Your Community
How to Apply for Fuel Assistance
How to Apply for Home Weatherization Assistance
Health and Human Services, Assistance Handbook
Planning for Winter Sheltering - Guidelines for Municipalities
Winter Energy Savings Information
Pre-buy Contracts for Heating Fuels
Fuel Payment Budget Plans
Residential Energy-Saving Tips
U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Savers Guide
General Energy-Saving Tips
Automobile Energy-Saving Tips
Heating and Cooling Energy-Saving Tips
How to Winterize Your Home Now
NHLA Winter Heating Fact Sheet
StayWarmNH Reports
Final Report
A Message from Governor John Lynch
This year, dramatic fuel cost increases are making it harder for New Hampshire’s families to afford to heat their homes. As Governor, I want to make sure state government is doing everything possible to help New Hampshire citizens stay warm and safe this winter.
This Web site is designed to help you take practical steps to conserve energy so that you can lower your heating bills, and to connect you with assistance if you need help paying your heating bills.
By using some of the energy-saving tips on this Web site, you can save on your heating bills now and into the future. There are also several programs that are available to help you upgrade your home to make it more energy efficient in cold and hot weather.
If you live in a low- or moderate-income household, you may be eligible for help from New Hampshire’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (also known as the Fuel Assistance Program). To find out if you are eligible, contact your local Community Action Agency.
I know the need for heating assistance is great this year, and I am working with our Congressional delegation to ensure timely and adequate federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
My goal is to ensure that all New Hampshire families have a safe and warm winter. If you need assistance, or have questions, please call the Office of Energy and Planning at 271-2155.
John H. Lynch
Governor
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