New England states are sending a join letter to congressional appropriations leadership, asking Congress to provide an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to assist struggling households with rising energy costs this winter.
The letter indicates how homes in New England have among the highest rates of reliance on deliverable oil in the nation and are expected to be especially exposed this winter season to dramatic price increases.
The New England governors are stressing the need to take action as soon as possible as winter approaches and many households are expected to struggle to afford to heat their homes.
Connecticut previously announced $12.7 million in emergency state aid from Connecticut’s Federal Cuts Response Fund to supplement the state’s allocation of federal LIHEAP funding. Still, the state is warning that these dramatic price increases are expected to continue and impact homes across the country.
Households in Connecticut that are in need of home heating assistance should visit ct.gov/heatinghelp for information on how to apply.
