Home heating

EIA Invites Comments on Information Needed to Support Its Energy and Financial Markets Initiative

January 27, 2010 -- The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is seeking comments and recommendations on information needed to support analysis and increased understanding of energy markets, in support of the Energy and Financial Markets Initiative announced on September 9, 2009. A notice appeared today in the Federal Register describing topics of particular interest, as well as procedures for public comment over the next 60 days. The notice does not itself propose new EIA information collection.    » read more »

January 20, 2010 -- In response to the growing demands on states and families for much needed relief, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today the release of $490 million in contingency funding to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet home energy costs.

These Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds will provide states, territories, tribes and the District of Columbia with additional assistance to pay heating and electricity costs.    » read more »

Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families

January 21, 2010 -- Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed $4,847,522 to Iowa for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which helps families pay for home heating, cooling, and other energy costs.

“These additional funds for Iowa are invaluable to the families that will benefit from a little assistance in paying their energy bills this year,” Boswell said.    » read more »

Baucus, Tester Say Funding Is Vital To Keep Families Warm During Winter

January 21, 2010 -- (Washington, D.C.) – Help is on the way for Montanans struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. Late last evening, the Department of Health and Human Services released funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help folks across the country pay to heat their homes during the winter months.

Last week, Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester joined their colleagues in the Senate in asking President Obama to immediately release funding to help financially strapped households stay warm this winter.    » read more »

$7M in contingency funding for WA state will help families heat their homes this winter

January 21, 2010 -- (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) applauded the announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services that $7,323,907 in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funding has been released to Washington state to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet home energy costs.

This comes from $490 million in emergency funding released nationwide to help families pay heating and electricity costs.    » read more »

Announce More Than $18 Million To Assist Low Income Families In New Jersey With Energy Bills; NJ Senators advocated for release of funding that will help reduce the burden of energy costs

January 22, 2010 --
WASHINGTON – Today, US Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced the release of an additional $18,341,081 in emergency funds to assist New Jersey’s low income families with energy costs.

A total of $490 million in Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funding was awarded nationwide by the US Department of Health and Human Services.    » read more »

January 20, 2010 -- (Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today applauded President Obama's release of an additional $2.5 million in heating assistance for New Hampshire families through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Earlier this month, Shaheen joined a bipartisan group of 47 Senators in urging President Obama to immediately release LIHEAP emergency contingency funding to help states grapple with a surge in demand for heating assistance.    » read more »

Pennsylvania to receive $26,205,777

January 20, 2010 -- WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the decision today by the Department of Health and Human Services to release $490 million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds. Pennsylvania will receive $26,205,777.

Earlier this month, Senator Casey urged President Obama to release the emergency funding in a letter he sent with a bipartisan group of senators.    » read more »

January 19, 2010 -- TALLAHASSEE – After a cold start to January in Florida, Florida Governor Charlie Crist wants to remind eligible residents of the help available to them through the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides emergency financial assistance to low-income families to help heat their homes.    » read more »

LOUISVILLE, KY – January 15, 2009 – Sears, a retailer for energy-efficient and ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances, has made it even more convenient for consumers to save significant money on their electric bills and lessen household carbon emissions by making available the GE® Hybrid Water Heater. Providing significant savings for consumers, the GE Hybrid Water Heater is up to 62 percent more efficient than a traditional electric water heater and can save as much as $320 annually.**    » read more »

Applauds Release Of Needed Funding For Seniors And Families Struggling With Energy Bills; Over $9 Million Released by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for West Virginia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

January 15, 2010 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jay Rockefeller commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for releasing $9,412,297 in contingency funds to the West Virginia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The additional funds will help thousands of families and seniors in West Virginia.    » read more »

New Tax Credits and Low Interest Loans

December 15, 2009 -- Washington, DC - With dropping temperatures and rising energy costs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand helped secure $5.1 billion for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

This matches last year's investment - the largest amount of funding Congress has ever allocated to help seniors and low-income families heat their homes during the winter months. Senator Gillibrand is also introducing new legislation to provide low interest loans and tax credits to help cover the costs of energy, as well as providing a guidebook for families and businesses to help navigate federal grant programs and take advantage of funding available to heat and weatherize homes, schools and businesses.    » read more »

October 12, 2009 -- Saint Paul – With our first taste of winter arriving earlier than expected, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is reminding families who are having trouble paying their heating bills to contact their local utility company right away.

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule, which takes effect this Thursday, October 15, protects residential utility customers from having their heat shut off through April 15, provided they contact their utility to set up a payment plan.    » read more »

Seniors, People with Disabilities Can Apply Early for LIHEAP

CHICAGO – August 31, 2009. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn today urged seniors and people with disabilities to take advantage of tomorrow’s early application date for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

“Seniors and individuals with disabilities are especially vulnerable to the cold weather,” said Governor Quinn. “I encourage people to apply for assistance through LIHEAP so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy this winter.”    » read more »

More than $163 Million Helping Thousands of New Jerseyans

May 11, 2009 -- WEST TRENTON – New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine announced today that more than $28 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits and State Food Purchase Program assistance will be distributed throughout the state beginning this week. The funding, part of the Governor’s Economic Assistance and Recovery Plan, includes $26.4 million for LIHEAP and $1.85 million for food assistance. This brings the total for assistance funds disseminated to over $156 million for home energy assistance and $7 million for food banks.    » read more »