Energy, Utilities, & Telecommunications

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The LIHEAP program is the cornerstone of energy assistance programs in every state and territory. Low-wealth households and communities of color experience disconnection of essential energy services at a much higher rate than well-off households. Loss of heating or cooling can jeopardize the health and safety of individuals. NCLC advocates for a well-funded and strong LIHEAP program.

Help Save LIHEAP & Weatherization – Make Your Voice Heard

April 24, 2025

Now is the time to speak up about the importance of LIHEAP.

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April 23, 2025
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Recent

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Local Non-Profits Need Community Service Block Grants to Deliver Critical Assistance 

October 24, 2025

Massachusetts Intro to HEAP ’25-’26

October 23, 2025

Massachusetts HEAP Cold Relief Brochure ’25-’26

October 23, 2025

FY2026 LIHEAP Appropriations Testimony

June 12, 2025

WBUR: Trump targets heating assistance program that helps millions in Northeast

May 28, 2025

LIHEAP in Crisis: State Leaders, Advocates Warn HHS Cuts Put Low-Income Families at Risk of Utility Shutoffs and Health Emergencies

April 23, 2025

Rural Power Coalition 200+ Letter to Senate HELP Regarding the Need to Reinstate LIHEAP Staff

April 11, 2025

HHS Staff Cuts Imperil Energy Assistance Program for Older Adults and Vulnerable Families  

April 2, 2025

Illinois Gas Utility Customers Now Eligible for New Monthly Service Discounts

October 4, 2024

Reports

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Protecting Access to Essential Utility Service During Extreme Heat and Climate Change

July 16, 2024

Overly Impacted & Rarely Heard: Incorporating Community Voices Into Massachusetts Energy Regulatory Process

May 4, 2023

Issue Briefs

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How the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Can Help Vulnerable Consumers After a Natural Disaster

March 14, 2018

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): A Safety Net that Saves Lives

February 13, 2018

Testimony

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FY2026 LIHEAP Appropriations Testimony

June 12, 2025

Testimony on FY 2023 Appropriations for the HHS Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

May 26, 2022

Testimony of Olivia Wein before the Maryland Economic Matters Committee re: SB 905: Silver Energy Savers Program & Energy Assistance Fund

February 28, 2022

Testimony of Olivia Wein before the Maryland Economic Matters Committee re: HB 1001: Uniform Redetermination Process

February 28, 2022

Testimony Regarding FY2021 Appropriation for the Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

May 22, 2020

Testimony of NCLC Before the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Regarding FY 2021 Appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

March 23, 2020

FY 2020 Appropriations for the HHS Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

June 3, 2019

Press Releases & News

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Local Non-Profits Need Community Service Block Grants to Deliver Critical Assistance 

October 24, 2025

WBUR: Trump targets heating assistance program that helps millions in Northeast

May 28, 2025

LIHEAP in Crisis: State Leaders, Advocates Warn HHS Cuts Put Low-Income Families at Risk of Utility Shutoffs and Health Emergencies

April 23, 2025

HHS Staff Cuts Imperil Energy Assistance Program for Older Adults and Vulnerable Families  

April 2, 2025

Illinois Gas Utility Customers Now Eligible for New Monthly Service Discounts

October 4, 2024

New Report Calls for Utility Protections Amid Extreme Heat

July 16, 2024

Group Convened by Massachusetts AG’s Office Releases Recommendations to Improve Public Participation in Energy Proceedings

May 4, 2023

More Massachusetts Residents Fall Behind on Utilities, With Record Winter Bills on the Way 

November 8, 2022

U.S. Consumers Will Save $30 Billion with Proposed Residential Gas Furnace Standards

June 13, 2022

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