U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to release approximately $609.43 million to states through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) means an additional $4.5 million will be made available to Rhode Island.
The energy sponsors of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, are encouraging households in need of energy assistance this winter to visit their local Community Action Program (CAP) agency to learn if they qualify for assistance.