Press Release: Cooling Bills Estimated to Rise 11% this Summer
Families to Spend More for Summer Cooling. Federal Funding for LIHEAP Inadequate to Help Families Stay Safe this Summer
Utility Arrearages Rise After Winter Shutoff Moratoriums End
The level of utility consumer debt – the amount consumers owe their utilities – has increased from $17.5 billion at the end of January 2023 to $19.5 billion by the end of March 2023.
End of Winter Energy Update Shows Households Are Still Struggling to Pay Bills
Utility Arrearages Continue to Increase, Applications for LIHEAP Reach Highest Level in since 2009, Electric Prices Increase Almost Twice the Rate of Inflation
NEADA Calls for $6.1 Billion for LIHEAP in FY 2024
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NEADA Honors Congresswoman Diana Degette (D-CO 1) with Congressional Award
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association selected Congresswoman Diana Degette of Colorado’s 1st district to receive the 2023 NEADA Congressional Award. This longstanding reward recognizes Members of the House and Senate that are dedicated to ensuring low income households have access to affordable energy through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. NEADA selected Congresswoman …
NEADA Midwinter Energy Update
The National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA) today released its midwinter energy update. The energy update indicates the highest increase in applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) since 2009 and the highest total rate of applications since 2011, as families struggle with paying some of their biggest home energy bills in …
Press Release: Congress Provides $6 Billion for LIHEAP to Help Families Weather High Energy Prices this Winter
NEADA applauds Congress for including a record $6 billion for the program in the omnibus spending bill.
Home Heating Costs Reach Highest Level in More than 10 Years
Families will pay 17.2% more for home heating this winter.