3 COOLING ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605 (b)(2) - Assurance 2 3.1 Designate The income eligibility threshold used for the Cooling component: Add Household size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes HHS Poverty Guidelines 150.00% 3.2 Do you have additional eligibility requirements for Cooling assistance? Yes No 3.3 Check the appropriate boxes below and describe the policies for each. Do you require an Assets test? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for: Renters? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Renters Living in subsidized housing? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults (60 years or older)? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Individuals with a disability? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Young children? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Households with high energy burdens? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Other? Yes No If yes, describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Explanations of policies for each "yes" checked above: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” 3.4 Describe how you prioritize the provision of cooling assistance to vulnerable populations, e.g., benefit amounts, early application periods, etc. Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Determination of Benefits 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 3.5 Check the variables you use to determine your benefit levels. (Check all that apply): Income Family (household) size Home energy cost or need: Fuel type Climate/region Individual bill Dwelling type Energy burden (% of income spent on home energy) Energy need Other - Describe: Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” Benefit Levels, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 3.6 Describe estimated benefit levels for the fiscal year for which this plan applies. Please note: the maximum and minimum benefits must be shown in the payment matrix. Minimum Benefit $0 Maximum Benefit $0 3.7 Do you provide in-kind (e.g., fans, air conditioners) and/or other forms of benefits? Yes No If yes, describe. Alaska does not operate a Cooling Assistance component due to the state's northern climate and limited demand for cooling-related energy support. As such, all related eligibility and benefit policies are marked “Not applicable.” 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.