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Deadline extended for households to apply for free air conditioning unit under LIHEAP utility payments.

Pennsylvania⁣ Expands ‍Cooling Assistance‌ Program for Low-Income Homes

Pennsylvania ⁣is⁤ taking steps to ensure ​that low-income households stay ⁢cool this summer by expanding its‌ state’s pilot program ‌for cooling ‌homes⁣ through​ the⁣ Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program ⁣(LIHEAP).

This​ marks the second consecutive summer that the ‌state will allocate‌ funds ‌from LIHEAP ⁤to⁢ assist ​homes⁤ with air conditioning units. The​ program covers not only⁢ the ​installation expenses but ⁢also the ⁢repair or⁢ replacement costs.⁢ In fact,⁢ depending on ⁤the⁣ results⁤ of ⁤a household‌ audit, some homeowners ⁤may even‍ qualify⁢ for a​ free⁤ air‍ conditioning unit.

Extended​ Deadline for LIHEAP⁢ Crisis⁣ Cooling‌ Pilot

While⁢ the regular LIHEAP season closed in May,⁤ state officials⁣ have extended the‌ deadline for the ⁢LIHEAP Crisis Cooling​ Pilot. Originally​ set to​ end in ⁢May, the pilot program‍ will now close on August 31.

To be‍ eligible for the ⁤program, ⁣residents⁣ must have already ‍qualified ‌for⁢ LIHEAP ‌or received money from ​the Weatherization Assistance ⁢Program within the past 12 ⁤months. These programs⁤ are part of⁢ the state’s ⁣recently passed $45.5 billion budget.

Interested Pennsylvanians ⁤must ⁣be⁤ living​ at 150% ‌or 200% of⁣ the federal poverty‌ level. ⁢The program ⁣prioritizes high-risk residents, such​ as families with children, the elderly, disabled individuals, or households⁣ with high energy‌ needs.

According to‍ the state Department‍ of‍ Community ‍and Economic Development, over⁢ 2,000 households​ received‌ aid through the pilot program last‍ summer.

If⁣ you ⁣are interested‍ in ⁣finding⁣ out​ if you are based ⁣in a qualified ‌area, please contact the Energy Coordinating‍ Agency⁢ and⁣ Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation ⁣or visit‌ a‌ local ⁣Neighborhood ‌Energy Center ​to apply.



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