For the last year and a half households have been placed on the Electric Assistance Program (EAP) wait list. They can now expect to receive their monthly electric discounts which range between 5% and 70% off of their bills. The NH Senate voted yesterday and passed the bill to appropriate Weatherization money for the EAP. Both of these programs are supported by surcharges from each households electric bill paid. I have read several articles and it seems that the number of households on the wait list range between 7,000-8,000. (note: Weatherization is also supported by Federal dollars).
I have to personally say that this is such a relief. I was wondering if there would ever be funds available again for the EAP. There is such a high demand for help with electric bills. I see disconnect notices all of the time. I have seen disconnect notices for households who are only behind on their bill by $100.00!
Sigh of relief.
Fuel prices are rising again.....
