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Vermont Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Funds for Affordable Fuel Assistance in Vermont
Washington,
October 26, 2023
Vermont Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Funds for Affordable Fuel Assistance in Vermont “As Vermonters prepare for colder months, we are proud to announce this critical funding for home heating,” the Vermont delegation said in a joint statement. “Heating costs are rising, and we must do more to make sure all Vermonters have everything they need to get through winter. These funds will also help many Vermonters who are beginning to rebuild and recover after the devastating summer floods.” The funding will help low-income individuals and families pay their home heating costs and also help with cooling bills in the summer. LIHEAP can also be used to weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient, and used during disasters and extreme weather to mitigate energy emergencies. The funding released includes funds appropriated for this year from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These “early release” funds represent a down payment on Vermont’s total annual share of LIHEAP funding, which will be determined once Congress passes a final appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024. Ensuring LIHEAP funds are released ahead of winter has been a longstanding priority of the Vermont congressional delegation to enable low-income Vermonters and the agencies who serve them to have the funding they need to prepare for the cold temperatures ahead. ### |