National Energy Assistance Directors Association

The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) is the primary educational and policy organization for state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), federal programs that help low-income families pay their heating and cooling bills, and water and wastewater bills, respectively.

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Energy Hardship Report Released

Energy prices are finally coming down to pre-pandemic levels. Despite this relief, millions of low- and moderate-income (LMI) households still struggle to pay their bills. The tables and charts in this report highlight the difficulties families are facing in paying their home energy bills, with many falling behind.

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State LIHEAP Contacts

Get Energy Assistance

For help applying for energy assistance, call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Hotline: 1-866-674-6327 or visit the website listed for your state on the State LIHEAP Contacts page.

In the District of Columbia, the Mayor’s Hotline at 311.