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APPENDIX B - LIHEAP Heating/Cooling Benefit Matrix LIHEAP payment guidelines are based on the Household’s income and energy needs. Households with the lowest income and highest energy needs are eligible for higher benefits.

1. Income Eligibility Total Monthly Income Divided by the Monthly Gross Income Limit for the Household Size = % Income.

2. Energy Burden Monthly Utility Cost Divided by Monthly Gross Income = % of Energy Burden Energy Burden Percentage Points Applied 5% or less 0 points 6% - 10% 1 points 11% - 15% 2 points 16% - 20% 3 points 21% - 25% 4 points 26% - 30% 5 points 31% or Over 6 points

Deliverable/Portable Fuel Points Applied Yes 2 points 40 of 41 Percent of Poverty Points Applied 0% - 20% 5 points 21% - 40% 4 points 41% - 60% 3 points 61% - 80% 2 points 81% - 100% 1 point