Application time NOW open for Rhode Island heating assistance under LIHEAP program

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Applications for the 2024-2025 heating season in Rhode Island will be accepted starting TODAY. Through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the administration anticipates receiving approximately $26 million in grants to be awarded as a one-time payment of up to $1,148 per eligible applicant. Heating assistance grants are paid directly to the…

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Heating Assistance resources in Rhode Island

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Photo: EnergyRI This year, $32 million is expected to be available for qualified Rhode Island residents. Depending upon a family’s income, a household heating with oil or other deliverable fuel could receive from $981 to $1,285 in federal funding assistance. Qualified customers heating with gas could receive from $805 to $970; those heating with electricity…

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Energy Assistance information all in one place on new Rhode Island website

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A new website launched this week in Rhode Island, providing all resource information in one place for Rhode Islanders wanting assistance with energy resources such as heating assistance, weatherization, etc. They can find the resources to determine eligibility and application methods without going to multiple sites and agencies. For the most part, the CAP agencies…

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