GPCT’s energy assistance programs require proof of (gross) income eligibility. GPCT assistance grants are not an entitlement to all Connecticut residents who fall within income guidelines.

• We require that applicants submit documentation showing income for all household members over the age of 21 for the 4 weeks prior to the application date. 
• If you are currently employed, please provide paystubs with your name and date showing gross pay.  If you get paid monthly, we require 1 paystub. If paid bi-weekly, we require 2 paystubs. If you get paid weekly, we require 4 paystubs. Please note, we do not accept tax forms as proof of income. 
• If you receive income from benefits such as social security or pension, please submit your documents from the current calendar year showing your name, address, and monthly benefit amount. 
• If you have a current award letter for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), please submit your household’s most recent approval letter to qualify.
• Please note: We do not accept tax forms or DSS letters (SNAP, Husky) as proof of income.

Note: GPCT will provide notice to clients via email or voicemail if an application is incomplete. If an incomplete application is still pending after 30 days, the applicant may be required to re-apply as the household circumstances may have changed.

GPCT has four emergency energy assistance program cycles per year, accepting applications on the dates below. When the application cycle is open, GPCT is accepting applications for assistance. When the cycle is closed, GPCT is working hard to review applications as quickly as possible. 

Generation Power CT team members are available to you by phone or email. To get in touch with the team, please email applications@gpct.org. 

To contact a GPCT team member by phone, please call (860) 243-2345. Please note the below phone hours: 

• During Energy Application Cycles (September 2-10, November 2-10, January 2-10, March 2-10): Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm 

• All Other Times: Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm

If you have applied, the quickest way to find the status of your application is to check online. We ask that you do not call regarding the status of your application. We review applications in the order they are received and by their priority level (i.e. those in a shut off/out of fuel situation first). We will email a decision to you as soon as possible. 

Definitions for status updates include:

• Complete: Your application has been approved and payment was made on your behalf.
• Pending: This application has NOT been submitted and will not be reviewed unless you log back in and submit.
• Submitted: We have received the application and it is awaiting review from the GPCT team.
• Incomplete: Important information from your application is missing. You should receive an email regarding what is missing and must log back in to update or upload missing items. Your application cannot be approved until all information is received.
• Denied: Your application has not met our eligibility guidelines. You will receive a denial email.

Note: GPCT will provide notice to clients via email or voicemail if an application is incomplete. If an application is still incomplete after 30 days, the applicant may be required to re-apply as the household circumstances may have changed.

ALL application notifications will be emailed only. Please check your inbox regularly, including your junk mailbox.