Cada año, millones de hogares en Estados Unidos dependen de un programa financiado por el gobierno federal para ayudar a pagar sus facturas de calefacción. Normalmente, los beneficios comienzan el 1 de noviembre, pero debido al cierre del gobierno, no está claro cuándo —o si— esa asistencia estará disponible. El Programa de Asistencia Energética para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos —conocido…
(Bloomberg) — U.S. consumers from New York to California are experiencing “rate shock” on their latest utility bills as the global energy crisis drives up prices for fossil fuels, forcing tough financial decisions for families getting squeezed on all sides. The increase is becoming a problem for Dave Croyle, 75, a San Diego retiree with multiple health issues that keep him largely housebound…….
ABCD partners with city and funding through Community Preservation Act to sustain tenants at risk of homelessness ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development), in partnership with the city of Medford and with funding through the Community Preservation Act, is offering temporary financial assistance to eligible Medford residents struggling to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Medford residents can…
WHO: ABCD and energy efficiency partners Eversource, Maloney Properties, Paradigm Energy Services, Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Verizon, their leadership, public officials, residents of Riley House Senior Housing and community members WHAT: Engagement event and site visit demonstrating ABCD’s Climate, Equity & Impact work with our energy efficiency partners through the Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN) and Mass Save® programs at this 40+…
Whether you heat your home with gas, oil or electricity, your energy bills are going to be shocking this winter. Compared to this time last year, the price of fuel oil is up 72%, and for some utility customers the cost of electricity and natural gas are up 129% and 28.6%, respectively. … If you’re in a crisis and can’t wait that long, you should contact…
ABCD Health Services Director Nancy Paladino, ABCD Reproductive Health Program Manager Maureen Scott and ABCD Chief Operating Officer Anne Corbin-Fennell visited 98.1FM The Urban Heat’s Morning Cafe to encourage listeners to attend our free community screening of the award-winning film Birthing Justice during Black Maternal Health Week, along with the panel discussion that followed. Listen to their conversation about the film and America’s Black maternal health crisis. April 11th, 2024: April 17th,…
ABCD’s south end neighborhood center distributes donated toys to underserved children Part of the ABCD Winter Fund campaign to help low income families in greater Boston A special room in a South End brownstone has just the toy to put a smile on the face of a child. Action for Boston Community Development, or ABCD, is helping Yvette, a Northeastern…
Eversource held an information session at Action for Boston Community Development in Dorchester to help customers save energy and stay cool in the summer months. This comes after a winter of high bill costs due to massive increases in gas prices and delivery. Energy usage tends to increase by 30% in the summer months as households use their air conditioners…
Eversource Energy Efficiency Project Underway at Housing for Seniors and Residents with Disabilities in Greenfield $500,000 incentive from the energy company will help reduce energy use and improve residents’ comfort during pandemic SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 5, 2021) – As part of its commitment to affordable housing options for the community, Eversource is partnering with the Greenfield Housing Authority (GHA) on a…
Financial assistance programs and energy efficiency measures can help lower bills BOSTON and SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2025) – Following the drastic spike in natural gas bills this winter driven in part by extreme and extensive cold that caused energy usage to skyrocket, Eversource is urging customers to take action now before the hot summer months to prevent another spike in…