Winter Fuels Price Outlook: Prices Projected to Increase by 11.1%
The EIA October Winter Fuel Outlook projected that the cost of home heating would increase by 11.1% as a result of colder winter conditions. The average LIHEAP grant is projected to 38% of the cost of home heating, down from 46% in FY 2012. See Attached is the updated price table. Mark Wolfe/NEADA
Continuing Resolution Maintains LIHEAP Funding at $3.47 Billion for FY 2013
The Continuing Resolution became Public Law on September 27, 2012 providing funding for government operations, including LIHEAP, through March 27, 2013. At NEADA’s request, the bill included language (Sec. 146) that specifically authorizes payments at the same rate as provided for in FY 2012: Section 146. The first proviso under the heading ‘‘Department of Health …