With LIHEAP delay, utility companies urge families to call, apply for assistance

Local families who normally receive federal assistance with utility bills are now thinking twice about turning up the ...

The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds.
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Energy assistance program LIHEAP opens enrollment for Louisville residents

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, opened enrollment for its fall subsidy program on Monday.

Shutdown affecting program for heating assistance

Another program affected by the shutdown is LIHEAP, as cold weather quickly approaches. The federal government is pushing ...
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‘There is no plan B’ Funding for utility assistance program could run out if shutdown continues

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 36 days into the government shutdown, programs that rely on federal funding are left questioning ...