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

Utility Arrearages Continue to Increase, Applications for LIHEAP Reach Highest Level in since 2009, Electric Prices Increase Almost Twice the Rate of Inflation


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 …

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 …

NEADA applauds Congress for including a record $6 billion for the program in the omnibus spending bill.

Families will pay 17.2% more for home heating this winter.


The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) representing the state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) today applauded the Senate’s action to include an additional $1 billion for LIHEAP in the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023.

NEADA’s executive director sat down with C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss high energy prices this winter and assistance for families.
