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PUC Urges Preservation Of Federal Heating Assistance, Weatherization Programs
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The Public Utility Commission Thursday sent a letter to members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation to continue federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Recommendations to eliminate funding for both of these programs are included in the President Trump’s preliminary budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018. The Commissioners’ letter notes that LIHEAP assists approximately 345,000 low-income Pennsylvania residents, helping to reduce high winter heating bills. Additionally, WAP funding provides energy efficient improvements for high-risk and high-use consumers; helping approximately 1,500 households per year reduce their energy costs and improve their quality of life. The Commissioners emphasized that the LIHEAP and WAP programs are critical parts of the “safety net” for vulnerable consumers – helping older residents, struggling families, and individuals living with disabilities stay warm and safe during the winter months. Their letter encourages Congress to continue funding at least at the current level. The Commissioners joined with Gov. Wolf and others in supporting retention of these important programs. A copy of the letter is available online. NewsClips: PUC Asks Congress To Ignore Trump Budget On LIHEAP, Weatherization PA Officials Push To Save Heating Assistance Program Why Updating Pennsylvania’s Building Codes Are Important, Act Now Philly’s $1 Billion Green Jobs Plan Slowly Taking Shape Scranton Schools To Receive Energy Upgrade Trump’s Energy Efficiency Cuts Would Exact Hefty Price Related Stories: Wolf Opposes Trump Proposal To Eliminate LIHEAP Home Heating Assistance Funding Wolf Administration Extends LIHEAP Home Heating Assistance Deadline To April 7 [Posted: March 30, 2017] |
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4/3/2017 |
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