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Elder Care News
Feds Release $80 Million for Low Income Energy Help
in 14 States
Elderly among target groups for help in home
heating this winter
September 13, 2006 - Cold winter nights can be life-threatening for many
elderly Americans who cannot afford to properly heat their homes. There
is, however, federal government assistance available for these seniors
and other low-income Americans through the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program. Health and Human Services yesterday released $79.9
million from this program for 14 states to use for heating assistance
this fall and winter.
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Energy
Assistance Funding for 14 States |
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Alaska |
$1,430,796 |
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Connecticut
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$6,073,328
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Delaware
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$541,480
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Maine
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$7,067,369
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Maryland
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$1,878,119
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Massachusetts |
$9,177,848
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New
Hampshire |
$2,981,438
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New Jersey
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$5,271,777 |
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New York
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$25,821,368
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North
Carolina |
$2,099,841
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Pennsylvania |
$11,268,959 |
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Rhode
Island |
$1,550,154
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Vermont
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$2,349,628
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Virginia
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$2,447,895
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Total
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$79,960,000
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These states were selected based on the number of
low-income households that make the greatest use of fuel oil to heat
their homes.
HHS previously released $600 million in assistance
to states this past winter to address record high heating fuel costs.
The additional funds released today result in a total of approximately
$3.1 billion made available under LIHEAP this year.
LIHEAP funding addresses energy emergencies such as
cold temperatures in the winter, spikes in energy costs and extreme heat
in the summer.
Almost five million low-income households across
the country receive LIHEAP assistance each year. LIHEAP helps eligible
families pay for home heating and insulation in the winter months and
cooling their homes in the warmer months.
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Individuals interested in applying for energy
assistance should contact their local/state LIHEAP agency.
Applying for LIHEAP assistance
Unlike some Federal programs, applications,
eligibility rules, types of assistance, and benefit levels can vary
greatly among LIHEAP programs. The Federal government does not send or
take applications for LIHEAP assistance. For information on applying for
LIHEAP assistance, please contact your:
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LIHEAP State grantee (A number of State LIHEAP offices provide
toll-free numbers and web sites for public inquiries.)
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LIHEAP Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization grantee
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LIHEAP Insular Area grantee
You may want to contact the
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project. NEAR is a free
service for persons who want information on where to apply for LIHEAP
help. NEAR can be contacted by e-mail
energy assistance@ncat.org (please include your city, county and
state along with your e-mail message) or by using NEAR's toll-free phone
number 1-866-674-6327 (or 1-866-NRG-NEAR).
The following Federal consumer resources about home
energy-related topics are available:
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Disaster Assistance Resources for older persons, their families,
practitioners, and the Aging Network.
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Eldercare Locator for contacting local agencies that can provide
services to older persons.
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Home Energy Saver
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Insulate to Save Money
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Tips on Savings Energy & Money at Home
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What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpected
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Winter Chill Temperatures
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Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
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Winter Safety in the Home
● The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Clearinghouse answers citizens' about how to save energy to lower their
heating/fuel bill costs, etc. The public can contact the Clearinghouse
either by completing its
"Ask an Energy Expert" form or by calling 1-800-363-3732,
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., (Eastern Standard Time)
● The three brochures below explain the factors
that influence the prices of oil, propane, and natural gas.
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Residential Heating Oil Prices: What Consumers Should Know provides
a breakdown of the cost of a gallon of heating oil, and the factors that
cause heating oil prices to fluctuate and sometimes change dramatically
in a short period of time.
>
Propane Prices: What Consumers Should Know discusses how the use of
propane varies according to customer, season and region.
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Residential Natural Gas Prices: What Consumers Should Know explains
what customers pay for in their residential gas bills and what consumers
can expect during the 2000-2001 heating season.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/index.html
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