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 Households with heating and cooling costs included as an un- designated portion of their monthly rent charge must complete a LIHEAP Landlord Verification Form Included in Rent (Appendix L). Landlord must agree to pass on the benefit paid to the heating or cooling vendor in the form of a rent reduction for the tenant.  A photocopy of any other written proof that the applicant is responsible for the residential household heating and cooling costs, attached to the Application for LIHEAP Assistance. F. Active Energy Account An active energy account is an account that has not been finalized (permanently closed) by the energy vendor. An applicant must show proof of an active account at the time of application. An active account may have been disconnected for non-payment, but has not been permanently closed by the vendor.

CHAPTER 4: HEATING/COOLING ASSISTANCE

4.1 Determining the Monthly Total Energy Cost (TEC) for Heating/Cooling Assistance The LES data system shall use the applicant’s total heating and/or cooling energy cost for at least a one-month period using an energy bill(s) with a Payment Due Date not more than thirty (30) days old to determine the Monthly TEC used to compute the energy assistance benefit. Any energy (or fuel) costs incurred to heat or cool a home can be considered when determining the TEC for a household. The primary source of energy for cooling is electricity which operates air conditioners and electric fans. The primary sources of energy (or fuel) for heating are natural gas or propane. Electricity may also be used for heating purposes. Residential energy costs from more than one fuel source (energy vendor) must be added together to determine the TEC for a month. However, the costs for the different fuel sources must be no more than thirty (30) days from the Payment Due Date on the bill. For example, both natural gas and electricity are used to heat a home in the winter. The cost of the natural gas and the cost of the electricity should be added together to determine the TEC. To compute the TEC for households with prepaid utilities, the Subgrantee must use the Prepaid Utility Calculation Worksheet (Appendix M).