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Leave your advice below for other Southeastern New Englanders searching for cheaper ways to heat their homes this winter...

John Eagan

Story Created: Oct 7, 2008 at 11:09 AM EDT

Story Updated: Oct 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM EDT

Times are tight, there is no arguing that.  And now that the weather outside is getting cooler, Southeastern New Englanders are worrying more than ever about heating their homes this winter.  But ABC 6 has got you covered.  Check out the helpful links below to find out if you qualify for home heating assistance. 

And while you are at it, leave your advice for others in the region who are facing this problem for the first time.  And if you have any other helpful links that we can add to this resource page, send them along and we'll be sure to add them.

In the meantime ABC 6 reporter Kimberly Bookman shows how one local elderly woman could save 1/3 on her heating bill by simply getting an energy audit...

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY:

US Department of Energy - Energy Savers BLOG, 'Smart ways for consumers to save energy'

RHODE ISLAND RESOURCES:

LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Do you qualify for Low Income Home Energy Assistance in RI?

Compare Different Types of Energy Prices in RI

Find your local RI Home Heating Assistance Program

MASSACHUSETTS RESOURCES:

MA Cold Relief Info and Heatline Resource Page

Citizen's Energy Program

Friday, Oct 31 at 10:20 PM Gary wrote ...

I believe these sites are for people who need "assistance" in getting energy efficient boilers, ect.

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Tuesday, Oct 7 at 6:08 PM Michael Fox, Energy Saving Specialist wrote ...

Hello, My name is Michael Fox. I'm from Johnston, RI. I customize and sell the ONLY pre-programed and pre-wired fuel saving controls on the market. Please see my website fuelsavingcontrols.com for more information. You can also contact me with any other fuel saving inquiries at 401-323-6064. I am licensed & insured. I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Michael Fox

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