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: Throughout the year, Massachusetts solicits and considers the comments and participation of the public and community stakeholders through a variety of methods including but not limited to the quarterly meetings of the EOHLC HEAP Advisory Group, monthly meetings of the Massachusetts Energy Directors’ Association (MEDA), quarterly meetings of the Arrearage Management Program (AMP) Best Practices group, the annual HEAP training conference and regular program monitoring. 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 06/09/2025 EOHLC HEAP Advisory Group Meeting and Preliminary Hearing 2 07/08/2025 Public Hearing 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 2 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). The following common themes emerged at the public hearing: 1) appreciation for the application and processing efficiencies that were a result of data verification with SNAP state partner; 2) request to loosen application processing timeframes; 3) increase total weatherization allocation to the maximum 15%; and 4) appreciates open communication and collaboration between Massachusetts and local agencies and stakeholders and partners. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? As a result of the public input, the proposed percentage for weatherization assistance was increased from planned 10% to the maximum 15%. 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.