Events

HEAP Outreach @ Community Health Center of Buffalo

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Join us at the Community Health Center of Buffalo to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Community Health Ctr of Buffalo
34 Benwood Ave. Buffalo NY 14214

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 2 HEAP Outreach @ Community Health Center of Buffalo Flyer

ECLIPSE + WNY Clean Energy Hub @ Kenmore Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 11am - 4pm

Join us with the WNY Clean Energy Hub at the Kenmore Branch Library! This event will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. ECLIPSE & Hub staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs. Bring an email address and electric utility bill!

Location: Kenmore Library
160 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY 14217

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 4 ECLIPSE + WNY Clean Energy Hub @ Kenmore Library Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ Grand Island Library

Friday, December 5, 2025, 10am - 2pm

Join us at the Grand Island Library to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Grand Island Library
1715 Bedell Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 5 HEAP Outreach @ Grand Island Library Flyer

"Watt's Up with Your Electric bill?" Lancaster Senior Center

Friday, December 5, 2025, 3pm - 4:30pm

Curious about how your electric bill works—and how to reduce it? Join us for a free, easy-to-understand class designed especially for seniors. We’ll break down how to read and understand your electric utility bill, your rights as a residential electric customer, community solar is and how it can help you save money (—without installing panels on your home!) and the Erie County ECLIPSE Program which helps residents reduce electricity costs. Please bring a recent electric bill with you! We'll use it as a hands-on example so you can leave feeling informed and confident.

Whether you want to save money, protect your rights, or better understand your energy use, this class is for you. Visit erie.gov/eclipse to learn more about the program ahead of time!

*Registration is required for the workshop, but not to visit the ECLIPSE table for enrollment support! Registration will become available here: Current Classes | University Express

Location: Lancaster Senior Center
100 Oxford Ave Lancaster NY 14086

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 5 "Watt's Up with Your Electric bill?" Lancaster Senior Center Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ Orchard Park Sr. Center

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 9:30am - 3pm

Join us at the Orchard Park Senior Center to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Orchard Park Senior Center
4520 California Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 9 HEAP Outreach @ Orchard Park Sr. Center Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition (HOWARD ST)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Join us at the WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition Inc. (57 Howard St) to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition Inc.
57 Howard St. Buffalo NY 14206

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 10 HEAP Outreach @ WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition (HOWARD ST) Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition (W. Utica)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1pm - 4pm

Join us at the WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition Inc. (25 W. Utica St.) to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition Inc.
25 W. Utica St. Buffalo NY 14209

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 10 HEAP Outreach @ WNY Veteran's Housing Coalition (W. Utica) Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ PUSH Buffalo

Friday, December 12, 2025, 9am - 3:30pm

Join us at PUSH Buffalo to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: PUSH Buffalo
429 Plymouth Ave Suite 1, Ground Floor, Buffalo, NY 14213

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 12 HEAP Outreach @ PUSH Buffalo Flyer

ECLIPSE + WNY Clean Energy Hub @ Marilla Free Library

Monday, December 15, 2025, 1pm - 5pm

Join us with the WNY Clean Energy Hub at the Marilla Free Library! This event will take place from 1PM to 5PM. ECLIPSE & Hub staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs. Bring an email address and electric utility bill!

Location: Marilla Free Library
11637 Bullis Rd. Marilla, NY 14102

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 15 ECLIPSE + WNY Clean Energy Hub @ Marilla Free Library Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ Access of WNY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:30am - 4pm

Join us at Access of WNY to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Access of WNY
609 Ridge Rd Suite 210, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 16 HEAP Outreach @ Access of WNY Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ Hamburg Sr. Community Center

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30am - 4pm

Join us at Hamburg Sr. Community Center (Bldg #4) to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Town of Hamburg Senior Community Center
4041 Southwestern Blvd Building #4, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 17 HEAP Outreach @ Hamburg Sr. Community Center Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ First Ward Community Center

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Join us at First Ward Community Center to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: First Ward Community Center
62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY 14204

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 18 HEAP Outreach @ First Ward Community Center Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ Elma Public Library

Friday, December 19, 2025, 12pm - 4pm

Join us at the Elma Public Library to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Elma Public Library
1860 Bowen Rd, Elma, NY 14059

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 19 HEAP Outreach @ Elma Public Library Flyer

HEAP Outreach @ Bread of Life Outreach

Monday, December 22, 2025, 10:30am - 3:30pm

Join us at Bread of Life Outreach Center to sign up for the 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with: electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/pellets, kerosene or corn. Eligibility and benefits are based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. For more information, visit: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA

ECLIPSE staff will also be available to answer questions about how you can save EXTRA $ on your electric bills and improve energy efficiency in your home through NYSERDA-funded programs.

For ECLIPSE bring an email address and electric utility bill!

For HEAP bring ID, electric/gas/fuel utility bills, social security number, 1 month of paystubs or tax returns.

Location: Bread Of Life Outreach Center
8745 Supervisor Ave, Colden, NY 14033

Questions: ECLIPSE@erie.gov 858-6100

Learn More: Dec 22 HEAP Outreach @ Bread of Life Outreach Flyer