9 Energy Suppliers,, 2605(b)(7) - Assurance 7

9.1 Do you make payments directly to home energy suppliers? Heating Yes No Cooling Yes No Crisis Yes No Are there exceptions? Yes No If yes, Describe. 9.2 How do you notify the client of the amount of assistance paid? Subrecipients must provide approved applicants with an approval letter stating the amount of assistance awarded with appeal procedures. 9.3 How do you assure that the home energy supplier will charge the eligible household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the home energy and the amount of the payment? In order to receive LIHEAP funds, each energy supplier is required to sign an agreement with LIHEAP subrecipients and vendors issuing payments. The agreements detail responsibilities for participation as a LIHEAP supplier including 1) the timely notification of funds received, and 2) the timely return of funds not completely applied to the issuing subrecipient or vendor. 9.4 How do you assure that no household receiving assistance under this title will be treated adversely because of their receipt of LIHEAP assistance? Each subrecipient or contracted vendor is required to enter an agreement with each home energy supplier in their area. Within that agreement, the supplier commits to this stipulation. 9.5. Do you make payments contingent on unregulated vendors taking appropriate measures to alleviate the energy burdens of eligible households? Yes No If so, describe the measures unregulated vendors may take. Attach a copy of the template statewide vendor agreement or a policy that indicates local agreements must adhere to statewide policies and assurances. 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.