16 Performance Goals and Measures, 2605(b)

16.1 Describe your progress toward meeting the data collection and reporting requirements of the four required LIHEAP (Benefit Targeting Index, Burden Reduction Targeting Index, Restoration of Home Energy Service, and Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service). Include timeframes and plans for meeting these requirements and what you believe will be accomplished in the coming federal fiscal year. Performance measure-related questions are integrated into the application and reviewed annually for necessary updates. In July 2024, Alaska’s LIHEAP eligibility system was enhanced to require completion of all performance measure fields prior to eligibility determination. This modification has significantly improved data collection integrity and reporting accuracy. The system also facilitates the generation of client lists used to request annual energy usage from Alaska’s five largest natural gas vendors, five largest electric vendors, and ten largest oil and propane vendors. This process supports the accurate calculation of key performance measures. In the upcoming federal fiscal year, continued progress is expected in capturing and analyzing data for the benefit targeting index and burden reduction targeting index. Efforts will also focus on strengthening data collection related to the restoration of home energy service and the prevention of service loss. Full alignment with all four federal performance measure requirements is projected by the end of federal fiscal year 2026. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.