On Wednesday, April 3, a workshop will be held in Ellenville to help those who qualify for utility bill relief and energy efficiency assistance programs. The workshop will be held at the Ellenville High School Media Center, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville.

The Public Utility Law Project of New York (PULP), Communities for Local Power, Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Department of Public Service, Ulster County Department of Social Services, and Ulster County Community Action will all be part of the workshop. The goal of the workshop is to help people who are struggling to pay their bills to find out about the help that is available to them.

A variety of programs are available to help with bills, including the Energy Affordability Programs monthly bill discount, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and others. Representatives from each program will be on hand to answer questions and help with enrollment.

Those who are interested are encouraged to bring their utility bills, a valid form of ID and, if possible, a copy of their benefits award letter from a financial assistance program like HEAP, SNAP, or SSI to facilitate the assistance process.

PULP also offers low-cost help to those who are behind on their bills. More information can be found by calling 877-669-2572 or sending an email to info@utilityproject.org.