The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has recently released the proposed Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan for 2024-2025.  DHS is seeking public comments on the plan and is holding two public meetings to gather input:

• Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Call-in: (267) 332-8737; Pin: 399041813#
    Online: LIHEAP Public Hearing
• Tuesday, July 2, 2024 — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Call-in: (267) 332-8737; Pin: 579305412#
    Online: LIHEAP Public Hearing

The public hearings are a great opportunity to advocate for improvements to program access and eligibility.

Persons who wish to testify on the proposed State Plan at a public hearing should arrange a time by calling (717) 772-7906. Persons from outside the Harrisburg area should call (800) 692-7462 or send a written request, including telephone number, to:

Division of Federal Programs and Program Management
Department of Human Services, CoPA HUB, Suite 240/250
PO BOX 2675
Harrisburg PA 17105-2675

Individuals also may submit written comments at any of the public hearings, by e-mail to LIHEAPmail@pa.gov, or by mail to the address above by July 12, 2024.

Persons with a hearing or speech disability may submit comments through the Pennsylvania Telecommunications Relay Service by calling 711.

For questions or more information about the hearings contact Madi Keaton at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project at mkeaton@pautilitylawproject.org.