Summer Crisis Program Available in Ohio

July 3, 2019 – Ohio’s Northwestern Community Action Commission and Development Services Agency is now helping income-eligible Ohioans with summer crisis assistance as of July 1. The program offers assistance in paying electric bills as well as assisting in air conditioning system repairs. Ohio assisted more than 879 households with LIHEAP summer crisis assistance last year. The crisis program ends August 31.

OK Accepting LIHEAP Cooling Assistance Applications July 9

June 28, 2019 – The Oklahoma Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will start accepting applications for summer cooling assistance on July 9. Applicants may apply online through the Oklahoma Department of Health and Human Services.

Ohio Cooling Assistance Programs Available

June 21, 2019 – Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now available to income-eligible residents that are in need to utility assistance this summer. The HEAP program offers help paying electric bills or assist in purchasing central air conditioning units. Residents who wish to apply should schedule an appointment with Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) to sign up.

Annual NEUAC Conference Held in Fort Worth, TX

June 13, 2019 - The 2019 Annual NEUAC Conference was held this week in Fort Worth, Texas, from June 3 through June 6. Utility representatives and non-profit members, among others, attended workshops and exhibits that highlighted issues and solutions to helping low-income energy consumers become self-sufficient. The National Energy Assistance Director’s Association (NEADA) also hosted their annual membership meeting Monday, June 3.

LIHEAP Assistance Still Available in TN

May 30, 2019 - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) in Tennessee is reminding Upper Cumberland region residents that there is still funding available from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to assist with high utility bills.

LIHEAP Cooling Assistance Available in GA Until June 30

May 24, 2019 – Georgia’s Clayton County Community Services Authority will be assisting Henry County residents with applying for cooling assistance from May 28-31 and June 3-7. Residents can make appointments online through the Clayton County Community Services Authority website. The LIHEAP cooling assistance benefits in Georgia are available until June 30.

Delmarva Power Program Helps Customers with Energy Bills

May 15, 2019 – Delaware’s Delmarva Power has recently launched a pilot program, the Arrearage Management Program (AMP), intended to help low-income utility customers get back on track with paying their energy bills. Delmarva Power serves electric and natural gas customers in both Delaware and Maryland.

MN Still Offering LIHEAP Assistance until May 31

May 10, 2019 – The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced that it will continue accepting Energy Assistance Program (EAP) applications until May 31. Minnesotans who earn less than 50 percent of the state’s medium income are encouraged to apply—especially households with elderly members, children, veterans, seniors or people with disabilities.

HEAP in OH Assists over 740 Residents with Crisis Assistance

May 1, 2019 – Lake County, Ohio’s Community Action Agency, Lifeline, Inc., approved winter crisis assistance for 743 applicants out of 781 applications accepted. The Crisis Assistance Program in Ohio operates from Nov. 1 through March 29. According to the news release, over $194,000 in federal funds was used for the crisis assistance.

“We were always booked three or four solid weeks out for appointments,” said Carrie Dotson, Lifeline’s Executive Director, “It was definitely a busy season.”

Cooling Assistance Now Available in GA

April 24, 2019 – Applications are now being accepted for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) cooling assistance in Tallatoona, Georgia. The cooling assistance will be available starting May 1, and the benefit amount will be paid directly to the energy supplier. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting the Tallatoona Community Action Partnership website, or by calling their appointment line.

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