LIHEAP Action Toolkit
Take action and learn more with these resources.
Sign the All Parties Letter
An open letter to Congressional Appropriations Committees in support of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
*Updated* Action Day Talking Points 2/2
Updated February 2 2024: LIHEAP Talking Points for use in congressional meetings on LIHEAP Action Day.
We Stand For Energy Petition (new)
Urge Congress to protect LIHEAP and end energy poverty. Hosted by our partner We Stand for Energy.
FY 23 LIHEAP Quarterly Reports
Looking for the most recent LIHEAP Data? See the FY23 Quarterly Reports in the LIHEAP Dashboard here.
Policy Documents
LIHEAP Talking Points
Updated July 2023: LIHEAP Talking Points – Support FY 2024 LIHEAP funding to ensure ongoing access to energy.
Weatherization Documents
Weatherization data and talking points, provided in cooperation with the National Association of State and Community Services Programs (NASCSP).
Monthly Policy Briefings
NEUAC offers monthly Policy & Advocacy Briefings exclusively for members. Members can access recordings of past briefings by logging in to the member portal.
COVID-19 White Paper
Energy Affordability and COVID-19: Exploring Promising Practices to Address Growing Need
We Stand For Energy Petition
Urge Congress to maximize funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Hosted by our partner We Stand for Energy.
Letter to Congressional Appropriators
Letter signed by 15 national organizations calling on congress to protect LIHEAP.
Data
LIHEAP State Data Profiles
Use this information to contact your representatives! Most recent state-by-state data on LIHEAP eligibility, funding, and usage.
LIHEAP Data Warehouse
Access historic national and state-level LIHEAP data to build instant reports, tables, and charts.
FY 2022 LIHEAP Data Dashboard
This site provides information and data on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
FY 2023 LIHEAP Data Dashboard
This site provides information and data on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
LIHWAP Data Dashboard
This site provides data for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
Tools
How to Reserve a Meeting
A request letter template you can use in advance of your meeting, after your meeting, or to take with you and leave with your member of Congress or staff. These will serve as reinforcements for our representatives’ continued funding of LIHEAP. Be sure your contact information is on the letter.
Letter to the Editor Template
Write a letter to the editor in support of energy assistance.
Social Media Kit
Social media assets and guides for LIHEAP Action Month in August.
List of Sources
List of sources referenced in social media posts.
Local Resources
Coloring Pages
Place these in your agency lobby and allow children to draw their house and then you can mail them to your policymakers.
Postcard
Print and personalize a LIHEAP postcard for your lobby.
