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The National Energy and Utility Assistance Program (NEUAC) partnered with the American Gas Association (AGA) to create a single online directory of resources for energy assistance, organized by state. The project includes a clickable map detailing: Join us on Friday, October 20, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET for a free webinar to learn more about this newest resource to fight energy poverty. NEUAC’s Executive Director, Katrina Metzler, will provide attendees with an overview and how-to of the tool and...
FY 2024 Continuing Resolution Congress worked through the weekend to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through November 17, signed by the President hours before the midnight deadline. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will continue via the resolution at the FY 2023 funding level of $4 billion. NEUAC will keep our members informed as funding moves from the federal level to state, tribe and territory grantees...
Utilizing Community Solar for LIHEAP Income-Qualified HouseholdsOctober 26, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PM ET Register in advance Join the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for an October Energy Efficiency Month panel event, “Utilizing Community Solar for LIHEAP Income-Qualified Households.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services (OCS), Division of Energy Assistance has...
A federal government shutdown is looming. What are the implications for LIHEAP? Action Request: Click here to complete a brief poll for LIHEAP offices Current Situation Tomorrow is the final day for Congress to pass a continuing resolution (CR) in order to fund the federal government on October 1. The House is scheduled to vote early this afternoon on a 30-day CR. On Sunday, the Senate is expected to vote on its own 47-day stopgap funding measure. While it is possible one of these two bills, or...
On July 13, fifteen national organizations including the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition called on Congress to protect LIHEAP funds for energy assistance. Serious cuts jeopardize the health and safety of households struggling with energy insecurity, especially in light of the extreme weather affecting much of the country. View the letter here...
