Massachusetts HEAP Cold Relief Brochure '25-'26
Each year, Massachusetts publishes a brochure with key information on the state’s HEAP cold relief efforts.
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Massachusetts Intro to HEAP '25-'26
This presentation covers the basics of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) [formerly referred to in MA as LIHEAP] and walks through important updates and changes to expect in HEAP and weatherization for the 2025-2026 program year. In addition, the speakers go through some best practices for the application process as well as common errors…
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Local Non-Profits Need Community Service Block Grants to Deliver Critical Assistance
Locally led non-profits that help families and communities may have to close their doors without federal funding.
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FY2026 LIHEAP Appropriations Testimony
NCLC, on behalf of its low-income clients, submitted testimony to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Edu on FY 2026 LIHEAP appropriations. The testimony makes the case for, at a minimum, level funding of $4.1 billion, but ideally full funding at $5.1 billion.
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WBUR: Trump targets heating assistance program that helps millions in Northeast
Airing on WBUR on May 28, 2025, Miriam Wasser talks to NCLC Senior Attorney Jenifer Bosco about how LIHEAP, the Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program, popular program that helps low-income families pay for heating and cooling, is on the chopping block. Critics of LIHEAP also argue the program isn’t necessary because most states already…
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LIHEAP in Crisis: State Leaders, Advocates Warn HHS Cuts Put Low-Income Families at Risk of Utility Shutoffs and Health Emergencies
Maryland, Virginia, and DC lawmakers highlight devastating impact of eliminating the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Rural Power Coalition 200+ Letter to Senate HELP Regarding the Need to Reinstate LIHEAP Staff
A coalition of organizations particularly concerned with the disruption to the LIHEAP program to rural communities sent a letter to the Senate HELP Committee to urge the immediate reinstatement of the HHS LIHEAP staff.
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HHS Staff Cuts Imperil Energy Assistance Program for Older Adults and Vulnerable Families
LIHEAP keeps the heat on in winter, and cooling in the summer, for over 6 million families each year.
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Illinois Gas Utility Customers Now Eligible for New Monthly Service Discounts
Learn more about the Illinois’ Natural Gas Discount program and how to find your local Community Action Agency.
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New Report Calls for Utility Protections Amid Extreme Heat
A new report from the National Consumer Law Center examines the impacts of extreme heat on utility consumers and recommends immediate actions.
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Protecting Access to Essential Utility Service During Extreme Heat and Climate Change
This report examines the impacts of extreme heat on utility consumers and recommends immediate actions policymakers and regulators must take to safeguard utility services for under-resourced consumers facing extreme weather.
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NEUAC National Partners Letter in Support of Full FY 2024 LIHEAP Appropriations
This is a national groups letter to Congressional Appropriators and leadership urging that FY 2024 LIHEAP be funding in full.
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