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.

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Report Calls for Ban on Utility Disconnections During Extreme Heat

July 7, 2026

Policymakers and regulators must make utility services more affordable and end disconnections in severe weather WASHINGTON – As 2026 brings yet another year of above-normal temperatures for large swaths of the United States, lawmakers must protect at-risk populations from extreme heat and help them maintain access to essential utility service. While most states have disconnection…

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Access to Utility Service

NCLC’s treatise on delivery of water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications, with everything a practitioner needs to know on metering, payments, telecommunications, and assistance programs.

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