BenefitWatt

BenefitWatt is a mobile + web app that helps households in energy poverty quickly identify, apply for, and track utility assistance, arrears relief, weatherization, and emergency grants. Users answer a short eligibility screener (income band, household size, ZIP, utility, arrears status), then get a ranked list of programs with plain-language requirements, required documents, and step-by-step application checklists. The app generates a “document pack” (cover letter, hardship statement templates, budget summary) and provides reminders for deadlines and recertification. For nonprofits and caseworkers, a lightweight dashboard lets them manage client intake, store consent, and see application status without juggling spreadsheets. This is not a bill-optimization gimmick; it’s operational help for navigating fragmented programs and paperwork. Realistically, success depends on tight program data coverage and partnerships with local agencies and utilities.