More Funding for Energy Assistance Changes to LIHEAP for the 2021 2022 Season

2021 PLAN Virtual Statewide Conference
Presenters:
Elizabeth Marx, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
Lydia Gottesfeld, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Pennsylvania received a large amount of supplemental funds for energy assistance to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the American Rescue Plan. As a result, the Department of Human Services plans to make a number of changes to LIHEAP to spend more money during the 2021-2022 LIHEAP season. Attorneys from the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project and Community Legal Services discuss the expected changes for the upcoming LIHEAP season, how clients can take advantage of the new funds, and also flag common barriers to accessing LIHEAP.
DISCLAIMER: Information presented here was accurate at the time of the presentation but the facts, the laws, rules, and regulations discussed may have changed since that time. This presentation was for informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice about the specifics of an individual’s situation.