HHS Releases More than $863 Million to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is releasing more than $863 million to grantees to help low-income households with their heating and other home energy costs under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps low-income households supplement their home energy needs, such as heating costs in winter months and installation of insulation to make their homes more energy efficient.