More than a quarter of U.S. households struggle with home energy bills
Funding will help PA families stay safe and warm in their homes during the winter season
Families should visit energyhelp.us to see if they qualify for assistance
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced $193,486,298 to help lower heating costs for Pennsylvania families this winter. The funding comes from the Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHEAP) and will help low-income households in Pennsylvania with their home heating bills in the winter and cooling bills in the summer. Senator Casey is encouraging families to visit energyhelp.us to see if they qualify for assistance.
“As it gets colder outside, heating bills are rising—stretching Pennsylvania families’ budgets even thinner than they currently are,” said Senator Casey. “This funding will keep Pennsylvanians safe and warm in their homes this winter without breaking the bank. This is another example of how I’m working to lower costs for Pennsylvania families struggling to make ends meet.”
Additionally, LIHEAP can be used to weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient, and during disasters and extreme weather to mitigate energy emergencies. This year, more families will be able to access LIHEAP funding than ever before, as the annual funding amount has been bolstered by an additional $100 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act FY2024 appropriation.
