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Section 13 - Reduction of home energy needs,2605(b)(16) - Assurance 16 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES August 1987, revised 05/92, 02/95, 03/96, 12/98, 11/01 OMB Clearance No.: 0970-013 Expiration Date: 02/28/2027

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(LIHEAP) MODEL PLAN

Section 13: Reduction of home energy needs, 2605(b)(16) - Assurance 16

13.1 Describe how you use LIHEAP funds to provide services that encourage and enable households to reduce their home energy needs and thereby the need for energy assistance?

Energy education is provided to eligible and ineligible households. Local agencies are required to develop active, paticipatory energy conservation education activities. They are also encouraged to use educational activities that can be carried out while the applicant is waiting for intake. Services can include counseling, assistance with negotiations with energy vendors, outreach, referrals to the Weatherization Assistance Program, and energy efficiency education materials.

13.2 How do you ensure that you don't use more than 5% of your LIHEAP funds for these activities?

A percentage is set in the State Plan and the amount is obligated upon receipt of the grant award. 13.3 Describe the impact of such activities on the number of households served in the previous federal Fiscal Year.

Assurance 16 funds were used to purchase energy kits, which included LED bulbs, energy calendars, energy wheels, and coloring booksfor children. Sub-grantees aslo purchased latptop computers, scanners, televisions with built in DVD players, and portable printers to deliver educational videos and serve clients in rural areas who are unable to travel to an office. LED night lights, weather stripping tape, advertisement spots and materials were also purchased to educate the public about the LIHEAP program including personnel time. LHC’s software reported 68,961 unduplicated households benefitted from Assurance 16 funds this year. The LHC is currently working with sub-grantees to utilize FFY 2025 Client Education funds prior to the end of the 09/30/2026.

13.4 Describe the level of direct benefits provided to those households in the previous federal Fiscal Year.

Assurance 16 funds were used to purchase energy kits, which included LED bulbs, energy calendars, energy wheels, and coloring books for children.

13.5 How many households received these services? 68961

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.

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