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), a federal program that helps low-income families pay their heating and cooling bills.
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LIHEAP Still Here, But Threats Loom
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been under persistent threat from the Trump Administration, which fired the entire LIHEAP program staff at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on April 1, 2025 and proposed eliminating funding for the program in fiscal year 2026.
On November 28, HHS released $3.7 billon in LIHEAP funds, despite the Administration’s proposal to eliminate the program. The government shutdown halted the release of funds at a pivotal time, as LIHEAP is most needed in cold-weather states from November to March. Heating costs are expected to soar this winter as consumers face new rounds of rate increases. LIHEAP is more crucial for low-income families now than ever during this holiday season.
Learn more about NEADA’s efforts to protect LIHEAP and restore assistance to the millions of vulnerable families in need who rely on LIHEAP every year.
NEADA News and Updates
Summer Cooling Costs Projected to Hit Record Highs as Household Electric Bills Rise 10.5%. – June Price Update
Average U.S. household expected to spend nearly $800 on electricity this summer as rising temperatures and higher power prices deepen energy …
Summer Cooling Costs Expected to Increase by 8.5%
NEADA released a new report predicting the summer cooling costs could increase by 8.5% this summer as electric costs continue to rise faster than …
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating LIHEAP….Again
The President’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal would eliminate $4 billion in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), …
Economic Impact of The Iranian Conflict Hits Low-and-Middle Families
Key Points Rising Oil Costs: Rising oil prices driven by the conflict are placing significant new pressure on American households, particularly low- …
Winter Heating Costs Expected to Jump 11%
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) released a new updated winter outlook showing that U.S. home heating costs are rising up …
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.
