LIHEAP Resources
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/faq.htm
Rapid Increases in Households Seeking Help from LIHEAP
(Source: National Energy Assistance Directors Association, March 2004)
Summary: The total number of households receiving LIHEAP increased by about 376,000 between 2002 and 2003, and are projected to increase by an additional 286,000 in 2004. For a brief overview and state-by-state information, go to: www.neada.org/comm/press/pr040310.pdf
Profile of LIHEAP Recipients
(Source: National Energy Assistance Directors Association, April 2004)
- Summary: The first national study of the effect of energy costs for poor families shows an alarming impact on basic needs, the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA) announced today. Among the findings in the NEADA study: over 25% of families in the survey sacrificed medical care, failed to make a rent or mortgage payment – and 22% went without food for at least a day.
- This report shows that families who can’t pay their home energy bills not only can’t keep the family warm – they have agonizing problems keeping them fed or healthy.
- Link to press release and full report: www.neada.org/comm/press/pr040426.htm
Weatherization Program/U.S. Department of Energy
(Source: National Association for State Community Assistance Programs)
Web link: www.nascsp.org/WAP/wap.htm
Organizations
American Gas Association www.aga.org
Contact: Steve Crout (legislation) or Daphne Magnuson (media relations)
(202) 824-7000
Campaign for Home Energy Assistance
Contact: David Fox (202) 331-2962
LIHEAP Clearinghouse www.liheap.ncat.org
Contact: Kay Joslin (406) 494-8662
National Energy Assistance Directors Association www.neada.org
Contact: Mark Wolfe (202) 237-5199
National Fuel Funds Network www.nationalfuelfunds.org
Contact: George Coling (202) 824-0660
National Association of State Energy Officials www.naseo.org
Contact: (703) 299-8800
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners www.naruc.org
Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs
Contact: (202) 898-2200