Generation Power CT, the nonprofit formerly known as Operation Fuel, has announced it will open its next application cycle for assistance on Jan. 2.
It’s also warning that it’s seeing an uptick in demand for help with electricity costs across the state.
Emergency Energy Assistance Program applications will remain open until Jan. 10.
During this period, income-eligible households can access the online application portal to submit requests for urgent energy assistance, including both electricity and fuel oil.
The short application window is part of a system that Generation Power CT implemented last year. It now opens applications for a few days four times a year.
The nonprofit says it saw a clear increase in the total number of applications in 2025, as compared to 2024, including a sharp rise in households seeking help with electricity
costs.
While the number of applicants requesting assistance with oil has remained steady, applications for electricity support have nearly doubled, now representing more than 48% of all applications received, according to the organization.
Operation Fuel served 6,232 households in Connecticut in fiscal year 2024, which it says included 14,352 individuals. It disbursed a total of $2,822,773 in aid.
The nonprofit rebranded itself as Generation Power CT in June 2025 to mark its expanded portfolio.
Eligibility details, documentation requirements, and additional resources for applicants are available at the Generation Power CT website.
