11 Timely and Meaningful Public Participation, , 2605(b)(12) - Assurance 12, 2605(c)(2)

11.1 How did you obtain input from the public in the development of your LIHEAP plan? Select all that apply. Note: Tribes do not need to hold a public hearing but must ensure participation through other means. Tribal Council meeting(s) Public Hearing(s) Draft Plan posted to website and available for comment Hard copy of plan is available for public view and comment Comments from applicants are recorded Request for comments on draft Plan is advertised Stakeholder consultation meeting(s) Comments are solicited during outreach activities Other - Describe: Public Hearings, 2605(a)(2) - For States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Only 11.2 List the date and location(s) that you held public hearing(s) on the proposed use and distribution of your LIHEAP funds? Date Event Description 1 08/07/2025 A public hearing was held on Tuesday, August 7, 2025, starting at 1 pm, at the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 10 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). Questions and comments during the hearing came from members of the state legislative committees. Written comments were submitted by individuals and entities. Among those who submitted written comments were CAFCA, the CT Community Action Association, Operation Fuel, the Low Income Home Energy and Water Advisory Board (LIEWAB), and the CT Energy Marketers Association. While the comments supported the plan, they also called for increased funding. Additionally, the deliverable fuel energy lobbyists sought ways to pay deliverable fuel vendors more without reducing benefits to clients. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? No changes were made to the LIHEAP plan. 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.