Energy Assistance

LIHEAP received full funding for fiscal year 2026 — about $4.05 billion, roughly $20 million more than the prior year — after Congress rejected proposals to eliminate the program. But advocates warn it faces another elimination push in the FY2027 budget process. FY2026 Funding Is Fully Released The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]

If you’re struggling to pay your heating or cooling bill, the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help — but it’s also a program scammers frequently impersonate. Here’s how the real program works, verified directly from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the federal agency that oversees it. What LIHEAP Actually […]