With LIHEAP delay, utility companies urge families to call, apply for assistance

Local families who normally receive federal assistance with utility bills are now thinking twice about turning up the ...
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‘There is no plan B’ Funding for utility assistance program could run out if shutdown continues

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 36 days into the government shutdown, programs that rely on federal funding are left questioning ...
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Critical utility funds could be disrupted under the federal shutdown: Here's what you need to know

South Carolina received $53.7 million worth of LIHEAP funds in 2024, averaging $648 for heating and $1,413 for cooling per ...
Opinion

Trump was already cutting low-income energy assistance – the shutdown is making things worse as cold weather arrives

(THE CONVERSATION) As fall turns to winter and temperatures begin to drop, millions of people across the U.S. will struggle to pay their rising energy bills. The government shutdown is making matters ...