NH Delegation Announces Additional $7.6 Million to Help NH Families Save on Home Energy Bills

To help more Granite Staters reduce their home energy costs, the New Hampshire congressional delegation applauded the announcement that New Hampshire is getting an additional $7,657,621 through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is a result of the Biden administration releasing $1 billion in LIHEAP aid to states nationwide.

LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills by providing payment and energy crisis assistance to pay for gas, electric, and other methods customers use to heat their homes. This latest allocation brings New Hampshire’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriation for LIHEAP up to $41.5 million so far this year.

“I’m pleased to see additional LIHEAP funding coming to New Hampshire this winter. Especially in our coldest months, this program is essential in keeping Granite Staters safe and warm,” said Pappas. “I’ll continue working to lower energy costs and ensure that vital programs such as LIHEAP are available and funded to serve our communities.”

“Fuel assistance has been a crucial lifeline for Granite Staters over these winter months and amid tumultuous snowstorms. No family should be forced to choose between putting food on the table or heating their home, which is why I pushed the administration to swiftly release these LIHEAP dollars. I’m glad they responded quickly to our calls in Congress to do just that,” said Shaheen. “I urge the State to swiftly distribute the $7.6 million delivered to New Hampshire by the federal government to provide the support vulnerable households need. I’ve long fought for this program and will continue to advocate for robust LIHEAP funding, as well as additional tools to cut energy costs for Granite Staters and Americans across the nation.”

“As New Hampshire families continue to grapple with high energy prices during these cold winter months, it’s important that the administration heeded our bipartisan calls to quickly release critically needed funding for home energy assistance, including an additional $7.6 million to New Hampshire,” said Hassan. “I’ve worked across the aisle and with the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation to significantly increase funding for this program, and I’m glad that the latest installment is now coming to New Hampshire as we continue to work to lower costs for Granite Staters.”

“High energy costs are impacting families across New Hampshire – especially during the cold winter months,” said Kuster. “I was proud to help secure this LIHEAP funding for our state and am pleased to see these resources be distributed to provide relief for those most in need. I will continue fighting to lower costs across the board.”

LIHEAP is administered by states and accessed through local Community Action Agencies (CAP). Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. Nationwide, an estimated 5.3 million households received assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP. The current number of certified LIHEAP households in New Hampshire is over 20,000, an increase of over 4,000 applications from the same time a year ago.

Granite Staters wishing to apply for LIHEAP may click here. A resource guide outlining specific residential energy credits, tax incentives, and programs available to Granite Staters can be read here.