Westcap Executive Director Tim Mather told the Chippewa County Board that the agency administers food access, energy assistance and housing programs across seven counties, serves thousands of local residents, and operates mainly on federal grants filtered through the state; supervisors pressed on eligibility and cash‑flow risks from reimbursement l

When government aid freezes, bills don’t. One Pennsylvania family’s story shows how shutdowns leave survival on pause.

Officials from the Office of Economic Opportunity and Department for Children and Families told the committee that core DOE weatherization grants and LIHEAP operations continue but that ARPA‑funded home‑repair pools that help prepare units for weatherization will expire by FY2026. OEO said the IRA 'Homes' award (~$29M) is approved by DOE but awaits

The Office of People’s Counsel asked the Public Service Commission to direct utilities to pause electric and gas terminations for customers identified as LIHEAP/OHEAP recipients through March 31, citing a federal shutdown that has disrupted LIHEAP disbursements. Utilities described interim protections they already use and asked for time to file a 2

Upinder Mehan, CEO of West Kentucky Allied Services, told the Marshall County Fiscal Court about the agencys LIHEAP, weatherization and housing-development work and plans to pursue community housing development designation with Kentucky Housing Corporation.

Community Action of Skagit County told the council its Anacortes Resource Center served 1,133 people in 2024 and has grown further in 2025; staff described expanded energy and utility assistance, staffing increases and ongoing discussions about senior nutrition services after the county announced program changes.

NDP criticizes Nova Scotia's heating rebate cuts, affecting 46,000 households amid rising costs and power rates.

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Bill mandates automatic re-enrollment for LIHEAP beneficiaries in heating seasons.

Bill introduces low-income cooling assistance for air-conditioning and utility support in households

The state of Maryland is launching a new initiative aimed at helping residents cope with rising energy costs, providing automatic utility bill credits through the Strategic Energy Investment Fund. The program, which will distribute $200 million, offers two credits to every household across the state - one this fall and another in the spring - designed to alleviate the financial burden of recent energy rate increases, including a 9% hike in gas bills and a 7% rise in electric bills implemented by Baltimore Gas and Electric.

Legislation establishes data center regulations and creates enhancement fund for LIHEAP.

The act creates the Data Center LIHEAP Enhancement Fund for energy assistance programs.

CSD collaborates with local agencies to deliver energy assistance and promote self-sufficiency.

Utility Action Alliance fights to hold utilities accountable to the customers they service, making sure they put ratepayers ahead of their own profits.

In This Issue: Beat the Summer Heat, Letter from the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Summer Crisis Program, Consumer Alerts, Utility Rate Case Updates, Legislative News, Utility Assistance, Energy Choice

In This Issue: Beat the Summer Heat, Letter from the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Summer Crisis Program, Consumer Alerts, Utility Rate Case Updates, Legislative News, Utility Assistance, Energy Choice

Senate's appropriations process boosts LIHEAP funding despite proposed program elimination.

Connecticut's LIHEAP aids low-income households in managing heating and cooling costs.

Connecticut lawmakers pass allocation plan for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.