Information for Seniors:

This page provides information for Seniors regarding the follow:

• utility programs and services
• senior-related publications
• ways to reduce your utility costs
• who to contact for more information on senior-related services and programs

Agency	Telephone Number	Website
NYS Public Service Commission	HELPLINE (complaints/inquiries on service or billing) 1-800-342-3377 HOTLINE (electric or gas shutoffs): 1-800-342-3355 Consumer Information: 1-888-AskPSC1 (1-888-275-7721)	www.dps.ny.gov
NYS Attorney General	Consumer Helpline: 1-800-771-7755	www.ag.ny.gov
Department of State Division of Consumer Protection	Consumer Assistance Hotline: (518) 474-8583 (800) 697-1220 "Do Not Call Registry": 1-888-382-1222	www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/ www.donotcall.gov
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)	For information on food stamps, Home Energy Assistance Programs, etc.: 1-800-342-3009	www.otda.ny.gov
NYS Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)	(518) 862-1090 1-866-NYSERDA	www.nyserda.ny.gov
NYS Office for the Aging	NY Connects: 1-800-342-9871	www.aging.ny.gov
Federal Communications Commission	1-866-225-5322	www.fcc.gov
NYS County Office for the Aging	Consult your phone book under Government Listing or visit the NYS Office for the Aging website for a list of county offices	www.aging.ny.gov
County Social Services	Consult your phone book under Government Listing, County Offices, Social Services Department