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NEADA Calls for $7B LIHEAP Boost Amid Rising Bills

6/18/2026

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  • The National Energy Assistance Directors Association urges Congress to raise Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding to $7 billion for fiscal year 2027.
  • U.S. households will spend $792 on electricity June-September, up 10.5% from $717 last year.
  • One in six households is behind on utility bills, with nearly 40% of those earning under $50,000 reporting difficulty.