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Operation Fuel provides emergency assistance to Connecticut residents struggling to pay energy and utility bills, and advocates for energy affordability.

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This is the best run energy assistance program anywhere. The staff is outstanding! I not only add a dollar every month to my Eversource bill, but I also make donations above and beyond. There is no other local nonprofit that I have more confidence in than OpFuel.

Chris Herb, Connecticut Energy Marketers Association

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No one should be cold in winter. Sometimes, people fall through the cracks. Operation Fuel is the safety net …

Daniel Canavan, Avangrid/United Illuminating

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To have Operation Fuel come in was a god-send. They prevented shutoffs. No one wants that.

Bartley Halloran, The Metropolitan District

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THE LATEST FROM OPERATION FUEL

🎊For the first time in our history, Operation Fuel is rebranding, and we are so excited to share this new chapter with you! 🎉 Over the years, the mission has evolved, and so has the impact of our work. What started as emergency fuel assistance in 1977 after a worldwide oil embargo that caused a major increase in home heating prices has grown into something much more. We’re not only working to ... See MoreSee Less
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We are thrilled to be a part of the Eversource Hartford Marathon Charity program! 🏃‍♂️ HMF Events (Hartford Marathon Foundation) We can't wait for this opportunity to connect with the community as one of the featured charities and share our mission with all those who attend. Whether you are participating in the marathon or supporting a runner, be sure to stop by our table at the Finish Line Ex ... See MoreSee Less
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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country 🇺🇸💙Our office will be closed Monday, May 26th and operations will resume Tuesday, May 27th. ... See MoreSee Less
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Low Income Discount Rate

Watch former Executive Director of Operation Fuel, Patricia Wrice discuss how she introduced the Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR) to help CT rate payers with the energy bills.

Shared Clean Energy Facility Program

Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) Projects provide locally generated, renewable, low-carbon clean energy. The energy from these clean energy projects will benefit all of us in Connecticut for generations to come. In order to more directly share the benefits of these new facilities, some customers will receive a credit on their electric bill. For more information on how to participate in the program, click here. To apply online, visit Eversource or UI’s SCEF program websites or to download and fill out the enrollment form, please click the button below.