Locally led non-profits that help families and communities may have to close their doors without federal funding.
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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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Maryland, Virginia, and DC lawmakers highlight devastating impact of eliminating the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP keeps the heat on in winter, and cooling in the summer, for over 6 million families each year.
Learn more about the Illinois’ Natural Gas Discount program and how to find your local Community Action Agency.
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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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Report Identifies Solutions to Barriers to Public Participation in Department of Public Utilities and Energy Facilities Siting Board Proceedings
COVID Created New Class of Struggling Customers at Risk of Shutoffs BOSTON – According to a new analysis from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), Massachusetts residential utility customers are increasingly falling behind on their utility payments and are at increased risk of having their utilities shut off– with record winter fuel prices on the…
