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Income-Eligible Discount Rate Program NEW

New tiered discounts begin November 1, 2026

Effective November 1st, we are changing from a single 25% discount for all income-eligible residential customers to a six-tier discount program that varies based on household income. Learn more about how this change will impact your discount below.

Help with your natural gas bill

We understand that energy costs can be difficult to manage. Eligible Massachusetts residential customers may receive a discount on their monthly natural gas bill through our Income-Eligible Discount Rate Program.

The program offers six discount levels. The discount applied to your bill will depend on your household income (combined gross income of all people living in the household) and whether your natural gas service is used for heating or non-heating purposes.

Who may qualify?

You may qualify for the program if we verify that you:

  • Receive a means-tested public benefit. These include:
  • Emergency Aid to Elders, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC)
    • Food Stamps (SNAP)
    • Head Start
    • MassHealth (Medicaid)
    • National School Lunch Program
    • Public Housing
    • School Breakfast Program
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
    • Veterans DIC Surviving Parent or Spouse
    • Veterans Non-Service Disability Pension
    • Veterans’ Service Benefits (Chapter 115)
    • Fuel Assistance
    • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  • Are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) under the applicable income guidelines.

 

How to apply

To request enrollment in our Income-Eligible Discount Rate Program:

1. Download and complete the Income-Eligible Discount Rate application. 

 

LIDR Application

2. Provide the documentation or proof needed for us to verify that you participate in a qualifying public benefit program (listed above), or are eligible for HEAP.

3. Submit the completed form and supporting documentation:

(a) Email to: CustomerServiceMA@LibertyUtilities.com

(b) Mail to: Liberty, Special Protections, P.O. Box 1380 Londonderry, NH 03053-1380.

 

How the discount works

The discount is applied to the total charges billed under the applicable income-eligible residential rate. Your discount tier is based on your household income level.

If we do not have your household income information, you will be placed in Tier 6 until your income information is verified.

Frequently asked questions


  • The six-tier discount program becomes effective November 1, 2026.

  • You will be placed in Tier 6 until your household income information is verified.

  • No. The discount depends on household income and whether your natural gas service is used for heating or non-heating purposes

  • Yes. You must certify each year (using forms provided by Liberty) that your household continues to meet the program requirements.

Income-Eligible Discount Rate Program