Unemployed, But 'Hopeful': How Struggling Families Are Navigating Rent, Utility Bills Piling Up Several states have had moratoriums in place during … Read More about Mark Wolfe Interviewed on NPR’s Here and Now about Utility Arrearages

National Energy Assistance Directors Association
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). LIHEAP is a federal program providing formula grants to states to help low-income families pay their heating and cooling bills.
NEADA News and Updates

Summary of State Utility Shut-off Moratoriums due to COVID-19
States and utilities moved quickly to suspend utility shut-offs due to nonpayment as low-income households struggle with the loss of income due to … Read More about Summary of State Utility Shut-off Moratoriums due to COVID-19

NEADA Sends Letter to HHS Secretary Requesting Quick Release of Funds
NEADA sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar today requesting that the Administration release 90 … Read More about NEADA Sends Letter to HHS Secretary Requesting Quick Release of Funds

Washington Post: Millions Risk Losing Power as Bills Pile Up
This Tuesday marked 67 days of darkness for Kenneth Parson. He fell behind on his utility bills in the spring — and his lights went off, and stayed … Read More about Washington Post: Millions Risk Losing Power as Bills Pile Up

Press Release: Electric and Gas Residential Arrearages are Growing Rapidly
Residential arrearages projected to grow from $9.8 billion as of July 31 to $24.3 billion by year end. Millions of Americans are falling behind on … Read More about Press Release: Electric and Gas Residential Arrearages are Growing Rapidly

Revised HEROES Act Adds $4.5 Billion for LIHEAP
The revised version of the House Democrats' stimulus bill (The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions, or HEROES, Act) contains $4.5 … Read More about Revised HEROES Act Adds $4.5 Billion for LIHEAP
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.Partner Organizations



