EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you are a Rhode Island Energy customer you may be curious if you will receive heating assistance this year. The company said not to assume you will if you did last year, and that you have to re-certify every year to get the discounted rate. 12 Responds: Rhode Island Energy customers report issues with new website To be eligible, you have to be a residential customer whose name is on the bill and the head of household. Additionally, you have to be receiving social security or be eligible for the Low Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or other programs like Medicaid or food stamps. Customers need to submit either an acceptance letter from a qualifying agency or a photocopy of their valid benefit card to [email protected]. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW