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Understanding the Impact of LIHEAP

LIHEAP is one of the most critical components of the social safety net. The program provides heating and cooling assistance to roughly 6.7 million households. It is an exceptionally efficient and targeted program, with state block grants flowing to local agencies with specific clients on a short-term basis to prevent utility shutoffs or assistance with heating and cooling bills.

Read the 2022 White paper

Key Resources

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Policy Info
Events

National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, was formed as a broad-based coalition of diverse member organizations and individuals.

NEUAC Website

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Assistance Contacts

This federal website serves as a hub for information about the variation that exists among LIHEAP grantees in the operation of their programs.

LIHEAP Clearinghouse Website

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Policy Info
Events

The National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA) is the primary educational and policy organization for the state directors of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

NEADA Website