Policy & program record · Environment

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

A federal-state program that helps eligible households with home-energy bills, crisis support and some weatherization-related needs.

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United States / state-administered

A federal-state program that helps eligible households with home-energy bills, crisis support and some weatherization-related needs.

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