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.

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US HHS Community Solar and LIHEAP Considerations

June 15, 2023

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

May 4, 2023

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

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

Report: COVID-Driven Utility Debt Rises in Massachusetts, Urgent Action Needed to Keep the Heat On

November 15, 2021

Reports

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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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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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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

Report: COVID-Driven Utility Debt Rises in Massachusetts, Urgent Action Needed to Keep the Heat On

November 15, 2021

Key Broadband Affordability Wins in Biden’s Infrastructure Bill

November 8, 2021

Advocates Applaud Passage of $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus to Help Americans but Congress Must Ensure EIPs Feed Families, Not Debt Collectors

March 10, 2021

COVID-Driven Utility Debt Fuels a Looming Crisis in Shut-offs in Massachusetts and the Nation

February 16, 2021

Trump Administration Levels Another Assault on Consumers’ Energy Bills

January 14, 2021

COVID-19 Crisis: Advocates Call for U.S. Governors to Take Immediate Action to Ensure Residents are Protected from Utility Shut Offs

March 27, 2020

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