With the arrival of summer and high temperatures, the electricity bill begins to rise in the United States due to the greater use of appliances such as air conditioning. That means a problem for many families who are not able to meet their public service obligations. But, There is a program that can support them if certain characteristics are met.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is aimed at keeping families safe and healthy through a support so they can cover their electricity costs.
This program is funded by federal funds and Provides assistance in reducing costs associated with home energy billsenergy crises, air conditioning and minor repairs related to this topic.
The benefit is available throughout the year, so homes can stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer with supports that seek to reduce the health and safety risks that arise due to unsafe heating and cooling situations and practices.
At this time of year, LIHEAP funds are aimed at helping homes stay safe and coolproviding assistance with home cooling bills, preventing power outages, reconnecting services, making homes energy efficient, and repairing or replacing cooling equipment.
To be part of this benefit it is necessary demonstrate that families need financial help to pay for their home energy costs. To do this, your annual income must be less than the maximum income level for your state, which means that the requirements may vary in each location.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- Benefits for certain Veterans.
The amount of support will depend on factors such as your income, energy needs, family size and others. It is important to mention that Funds from this program cannot be used to pay water and sewer bills. and they are also not looking to pay energy costs for an entire year, season or even the month. In some cases, they are only to improve their energy efficiency.
LIHEAP, the energy assistance program that can improve your home in the United States
- Fix leaky doors or windows.
- Install insulation.
- Fix or replace broken or inefficient boilers or air conditioners.
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