Preliminary Data Released for LIHEAP FFY 2015 and 2016

June 7, 2018 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) and Division of Energy Assistance (DEA) has published preliminary data for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016 on the LIHEAP Performance Management Website.

Michigan Utilities Sharing their Tax Savings with Ratepayers

June 1, 2018 – The Michigan Public Service Commission recently approved settlement agreements with seven Michigan utility companies that will pass on savings to ratepayers from the federal tax rewrite. The savings will begin in July for customers of the seven utility companies. Three utility companies will not be impacted by the tax rewrite.

Customer Assistance Day to be Held in Michigan on June 6

May 24, 2018 – Michigan’s DTE Energy has partnered with Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency to provide low-income families in Wayne County with utility assistance payments.

The two organizations will hold a Customer Assistance Day on June 6 at the Wayne County District College. The event will allow attendees to meet with representatives and determine their eligibility for utility payment assistance services.

Illinois CEFS Continues to Provide LIHEAP Assistance

May 18, 2018 – The C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation’s LIHEAP has remaining funding available for the 2018 season and will continue to accept applications through Thursday, May 31. Households that have already applied as of October 2, 2017 will not be eligible to reapply unless there is a disconnection notice served to that household and crisis assistance is required.

Iowa Celebrates Community Action Month

May 11, 2018 – The month of May is “Community Action Month,” and Iowa’s Community Action Program, The Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC), is celebrating serving low-income Iowa residents for the past 53 years. Iowa’s NEICAC serves the counties of Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek.

Low-Income AZ Families Sought for Weatherization Assistance Program

May 4, 2018 – Mary Lou Rosales, Executive Director of the Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA), says funding is available to assist low-income Pinal County homeowners through LIHEAP weatherization services. The funding is provided by the Department of Energy and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH).

$5M Released for Maine’s Heating Assistance Program

April 27, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released $5 million in funding for Maine through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The amount includes funding for tribes and tribal organizations totaling $193,000. Maine’s LIHEAP funding has seen an increase of more than $1 million since last year.

Crisis Assistance Requests on the Rise in Minnesota

April 19, 2018 – Minnesota’s Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership reports that this year’s long winter, as well as an increase in propane prices, has led to an increase in crisis assistance requests.

Janice Renner, Energy Assistance Coordinator for Mahube-Otwa, said it’s not too late for people to apply for help and that crisis funds may be applied for once the primary heat grant has been used up.

Winter Moratoriums Coming to an End

April 13, 2018 – Wisconsin’s winter moratorium protection will end Monday, April 16. Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting utility customers between Nov. 1 and April 15. After April 15, utility companies are not required to provide service to customers who are behind on their bills.

Spokesperson Mathew Spencer says customers who are behind on their bills can find help.

PA Extends LIHEAP Application Deadline

April 6, 2018 – The deadline for Pennsylvanians to apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program funding has been extended until April 13. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced in a news release that the program will be extended by a week due to, “the long grip of winter.”

“Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable were able to heat their homes this winter because of LIHEAP,” Wolf said. “By keeping the program open longer, we hope to provide additional assistance to those who are struggling to keep their family warm.”

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