The Federal heating program known as Fuel Assistance or L.I.H.E.A.P. (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs) is in trouble. New Hampshire residents might find themselves qualifying for the program but on a wait list.
As of November 4, 2010, 14,419 households in New Hampshire have applied for Fuel Assistance. According to Joanne Morin, director of the state Office of Energy Planning (OEP), once we reach 25,000 households we will have to start a wait list.
Last year LIHEAP in New Hampshire was funded at $40.8 million, this year it looks like NH will be funded at $19.7 million!!!! It is looking like less people will be able to receive heating assistance this season.
Article: http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Federal+heating+aid+sliced+in+half&articleId=6312bd78-5aa7-4ab2-b584-45824d5bab79
What this means for my office:
Crazy town!!
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