What is LIHEAP?  What kinds of services are available?

LIHEAP stands for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.  LIHEAP is a federally funded block grant that provides money to help low income households make home heating more affordable, avoid shutoff of utility services during the winter, and maintain a warm, safe, and healthy environment for households with young children, the elderly, and the disabled.  The LIHEAP Act requires that the highest level of assistance be provided to the lowest income households with the highest energy consumption, taking into account family size.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services include:  Payments made to energy companies in most cases, or directly to clients to help pay a portion of home heating costs.  Client education and furnace repair/replacement are also offered.

Weatherization (Wx) services include:  Installation of weatherization materials and minor home repairs that are made in the homes of low-income people.  Energy consumer education is also provided.