Massachusetts Fuel Funds
- Good Neighbor Energy Fund consists of private donations and
utility contributions. Benefits for FY 2006 provided a maximum
$275 payment toward energy bills for more than 3,800 households with incomes between
200 - 275 percent of federal poverty level. Administered
by the Salvation Army and select LIHEAP subgrantees.
- Utility and ratepayer donations fund Westfield Warm. Benefits
pay for primary electric and/or gas for households who have exhausted
their fuel assistance benefit or who were not eligible for LIHEAP.
- The HCAC Fuel Bank is funded by private donations, community
groups and fundraising events. Benefits assist households up to
200 percent of federal poverty level.
- Private contributions provide
funds for a multi-purpose emergency fund that assists with utility
bills and fuel bills. Sponsored by local United Way agency.
LEVERAGING
2006: $1.4 million
2005: $958,662
2004: $257,770
2003: $857,355
2002: $880,831
2001: $1 million
2000: $780,062
1999: $657,280
1998: $657,778
1997: $460,732
1996: $577,467
1995: $535,086
1994: $997,019
1993: $745,005
1992: $668,000
Page Last Updated: March 26, 2007
