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Households with at least one member of the vulnerable populations each receive an additional $105. 1 cord (or cord 2 cords (or cord equivalent) 3 cords (or cord equivalent) based on local pricing 2026 WPO PAYMENT TABLES WOOD, WOOD PELLETS, LOGS 1. The payment amounts for each county from Benefit Matrix 2 are applied to household size 1 on the payment table 2. Household sizes 2 through 6 each receive an additional $19. 3. Household sizes 6 and higher received the same payment amounts 4. Energy Burden 2 households each receive an additional $35. Energy Burden 3 households each receive an additional $70. Energy Burden 4 households each receive an additional $105. 5. Households with at least one member of the vulnerable populations each receive an additional $105. Sample Scenario: If County ABS's payment amounts from Benefit Matrix 2 are $1,000, $1,000, $928 and $783, this payment table shows those payment amounts being applied to household size 1. Additionally, the payment amounts for household sizes 2 and higher, Energy Burdens 2 and higher, and households with members of the Vulnerable Populations are illustrated. This follows Program Year 2026's WPO payment determinations. Household sizes 2 through 6 each receive an additional $19. Household sizes 6 and higher receive the same payment amount. Energy Burden 2 households each receive an additional $35. Energy Burden 3 households each receive an additional $70. Energy Burden 4 households each receive an additional $105. POVERTY GROUPS 1 - 4 Base Benefit Amount One or More VPs--or in Your Agency's Two Highest Energy Burden Groups In counties with 6,000 or more HDD. Less than 3 Cords or pellet equivalent may be provided if the cost exceeds $1,000 or customer does not have storage capability